OWASP Vulnerabilities · interview question
How does the SameSite cookie attribute contribute to CSRF protection?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. It prevents cookies from being sent with cross-site requests
Why
The SameSite cookie attribute helps prevent CSRF attacks by restricting cookies from being sent along with requests initiated by third-party websites, thereby ensuring cookies are only included in same-site requests.
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