OWASP Vulnerabilities · interview question
Which of the following is a potential consequence of not implementing CSRF protection in a web application?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. An attacker can perform actions on behalf of authenticated users
Why
Without CSRF protection, an attacker can use a logged-in user's credentials to perform actions without their consent, such as transferring funds or changing account details.
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