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CSRF
(Cross-Site Request Forgery)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a type of security vulnerability that allows an attacker to trick a user into performing actions they did not intend to on a web application. This is typically done by exploiting the user's authenticated session with a trusted site.
For example, if a user is logged into their banking site, an attacker could craft a malicious link that, when clicked, transfers funds without the user's knowledge. To mitigate CSRF attacks, developers often use tokens that validate the authenticity of requests. Understanding and preventing CSRF is crucial for maintaining the security of web applications.
For example, if a user is logged into their banking site, an attacker could craft a malicious link that, when clicked, transfers funds without the user's knowledge. To mitigate CSRF attacks, developers often use tokens that validate the authenticity of requests. Understanding and preventing CSRF is crucial for maintaining the security of web applications.