[Bug]: Cart page is accessible without user authentication

[DishaL17]

Description

The Cart page can currently be accessed without user authentication. Users who have not logged in are still able to navigate to the Cart page through the navigation bar, which bypasses the expected authentication flow.

Since the Cart is intended to store and manage user-specific items before checkout, unauthenticated users should not be able to access this page directly.

Current Behavior

• The Cart page is accessible without logging in.
• Users can navigate to the Cart page directly from the navigation menu while unauthenticated.
• No authentication check or redirection is performed.

Expected Behavior

• Unauthenticated users should be redirected to the Login page when attempting to access the Cart page.
• The Cart page should only be available after successful user authentication.
• Appropriate route protection should be implemented for restricted pages.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Open the application.
2. Navigate to the Login page.
3. Do not enter any credentials.
4. Click on the "Cart" option in the navigation bar.
5. Observe that the Cart page opens successfully without requiring authentication.

Impact

This behavior allows users to access a restricted user-specific page without authentication, resulting in an inconsistent user flow and potential access-control concerns.

Suggested Fix

Add authentication checks before rendering the Cart page and redirect unauthenticated users to the Login page.

[DishaL17]

Hi @PatelHarsh2006 ,

I would like to work on this bug under GSSoC'26.

I can implement proper route protection/authentication checks to ensure that unauthenticated users are redirected to the Login page when attempting to access the Cart page.

/assign

[Ayushi-hi]

/assign

[prince-pokharna]

Hey @PatelHarsh2006 , I have gone through the project file structure , the ui/ux and the local running of the project, and have understood this issue . I would like to contribute on this issue . Please assign me the issue .