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Both are common web security vulnerabilities, but they attack web applications differently.
| Feature | CSRF | XSS |
|---|---|---|
| Full Form | Cross-Site Request Forgery | Cross-Site Scripting |
| Main Goal | Force user to perform unwanted action | Execute malicious JavaScript in victim browser |
| Exploits | Trust in authenticated user session | Trust in user input |
| Requires Victim Logged In? | Usually Yes | Not always |
| Uses JavaScript Injection? | No | Yes |
| Main Target | Server actions | User/browser |
| Attacker Needs | Victim session cookie | Input injection point |
| Can Steal Cookies? | No | Yes (unless HttpOnly) |
| Typical Impact | Unauthorized actions | Session hijacking, credential theft |
| Main Protection | CSRF token, SameSite cookie | Input sanitization, CSP, output encoding |
Posted : 07/05/2026 11:08 pm
