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How do CSRF tokens protect web applications?
Track: Java
Topic: Authentication
Focus: Plaintext Passwords
Java: Plaintext Passwords
Answer
They verify the legitimacy of user actions.
CSRF tokens prevent unauthorized commands by embedding a token in forms or headers. This token must match the server's session token, ensuring that actions are performed by legitimate users. In a web app, each form submission might include a hidden CSRF token for validation.
CSRF tokens prevent unauthorized commands by embedding a token in forms or headers. This token must match the server's session token, ensuring that actions are performed by legitimate users. In a web app, each form submission might include a hidden CSRF token for validation.
Topics: Authentication Java Plaintext Passwords