Title: Cross-Site Request Forgery Attacks
Authors: Erick NGINDU BEYA
Volume: 8
Issue: 8
Pages: 39-42
Publication Date: 2024/08/28
Abstract:
This article examines the nature and mechanics of CSRF attacks, where an attacker tricks a user into executing unauthorized actions on a web application where the user is already authenticated. These attacks exploit the trust a web application has in the user's browser by sending malicious requests on behalf of the user. The article explains how attackers can use techniques such as deceptive links or forms to exploit authenticated sessions. It also covers preventive measures like implementing anti-CSRF tokens, validating referers, and employing additional security controls to safeguard web applications against these vulnerabilities.