OWASP Vulnerabilities · interview question
How can a web application ensure that a CSRF token is unique for each session?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. Use a random number generator for each session
Why
Using a random number generator ensures that each session has a unique CSRF token, making it difficult for attackers to predict or forge.
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