What is the difference between CORS and CSP?
CORS controls cross-origin API requests (server opt-in via headers). CSP controls what resources a page can load (prevent XSS via Content-Security-Policy header). CORS is about API access; CSP is about content loading.
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CORS allows servers to opt-in to cross-origin requests (enable legitimate API calls). CSRF is an attack where a malicious site tricks a user into making unwanted authenticated requests. CORS enables; CSRF attacks. They are different security concerns.
No. CORS is about allowing cross-origin requests, not preventing them. CSRF prevention requires: SameSite cookies, CSRF tokens, or checking the Origin/Referer header on the server. CORS and CSRF are separate security concerns.
A browser security mechanism that restricts what resources (scripts, styles, images, fonts) a page can load. Configured via the Content-Security-Policy header. Prevents XSS by blocking inline scripts and restricting sources.
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