Java: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Stateless JWT tokens eliminate the need for server-side session storage but might expose sensitive data if not carefully managed.

JWT tokens are considered stateless because they contain all necessary claims within themselves, eliminating the need to store user session data on the server. This can improve scalability and reduce server overhead. However, because JWTs are self-contained, they can become large and might expose sensitive information if not properly encrypted or signed. For instance, in a Java application, careful consideration must be given to what information is included in the JWT payload to prevent unauthorized data access.