OWASP Vulnerabilities · interview question
In a stateless JWT token, what does the Signature part ensure?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. The token has not been tampered with
Why
The Signature part of a JWT token ensures that the token has not been tampered with by verifying that the header and payload have not been altered since the token was generated.
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