Re: secure alternative to HTTP_REFERER

From: Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:47:29 +0000
Subject: Re: secure alternative to HTTP_REFERER
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Thanks guys now i know what must i do :) Chris Shiflett escribió: > Stut wrote: > >> You could put a hash value into a hidden field on the form, and >> also store it in the session. When the form is submitted only >> accept it if the hashes match. >> >> However, this is very easy to get around, so I suggest you >> consider why you think you need this level of checking. Assuming >> you're properly validating and escaping all input coming from >> outside the app, IMHO this type of "security" should not be needed. >> > > It can useful when you want to verify intent, which is an important > consideration these days: > > http://shiflett.org/articles/cross-site-request-forgeries > > (I have an update that I need to publish, but this should be enough to > explain the potential problems this technique can help prevent.) > > Chris > >

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