OWASP Vulnerabilities · interview question
When configuring CSRF protection in a Spring Boot application, where should the CSRF token be placed in a form submission?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. As a hidden input field
Why
CSRF tokens are typically included as hidden input fields within forms, allowing them to be submitted along with form data and validated on the server side.
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