CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) – Detailed Weakness Analysis

What is CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration)?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) is a community-developed list of common software and hardware weaknesses. By identifying these weaknesses, developers and security practitioners can prioritize and address potential vulnerabilities early in the development cycle. Explore our comprehensive CWE list below to better understand and mitigate common security issues.

CAPEC Patterns referencing CWE-352

Below is a list of CAPEC attack patterns associated with this CWE-352. Click on each CAPEC to learn more. The right column shows the related weaknesses (including this one).

CAPEC

Related Weaknesses

JSON Hijacking (aka JavaScript Hijacking)

CWE-345	Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
CWE-346	Origin Validation Error
CWE-352	Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Cross-Domain Search Timing

CWE-208	Observable Timing Discrepancy
CWE-352	Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
CWE-385	Covert Timing Channel

Cross Site Identification

CWE-352	Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
CWE-359	Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Cross Site Request Forgery

CWE-306	Missing Authentication for Critical Function
CWE-352	Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
CWE-664	Improper Control of a Resource Through its Lifetime
CWE-732	Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
CWE-1275	Sensitive Cookie with Improper SameSite Attribute

About CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

CWE-352 is one of the established Common Weakness Enumerations that identifies a specific type of vulnerability in software. Detailed analysis of CWE-352 helps organizations understand the risks associated with this weakness and implement effective countermeasures.

Explore related attack patterns, best practices, and expert recommendations on this page. By understanding CWE-352, you can enhance your security posture and better protect your applications against exploitation.