I've been hearing about CSRF tokens and I want to understand what they are. I know they're related to web security, but I need a clear explanation of what a CSRF token is and how it works.
5 answers
CryptoWizardry
Wed Nov 06 2024
A CSRF token represents a special kind of value used in web applications.
CryptoAce
Wed Nov 06 2024
This token is unique, meaning no two tokens are the same.
Andrea
Wed Nov 06 2024
It is also secret, which ensures that only authorized users can access it.
Raffaele
Tue Nov 05 2024
The server-side application generates this unpredictable value.
CosmicDream
Tue Nov 05 2024
When a client wants to perform a sensitive action, like submitting a form, they must include the CSRF token in their request.