OWASP Vulnerabilities · interview question
Which scenario best demonstrates a weakness in CSRF token implementation?
Multiple choiceHardchapter-17-curatedpremiumowasp-vulnerabilitiescross-site-request-forgery-csrf
Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. Tokens are predictable and can be guessed by an attacker
Why
If CSRF tokens are predictable, an attacker can easily guess them and forge requests on behalf of the user, bypassing CSRF protection.
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