CSSLP Secure Software Implementation Practice Question
In a Java Spring Boot application, which configuration prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) for state-changing HTTP requests?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Configure the HttpSecurity object to require CSRF tokens
Spring Security enables CSRF protection by default, which validates tokens for non-GET requests; disabling it (csrf().disable()) is the primary cause of vulnerability.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Set the Content-Type header to application/json
Why it's wrong here
Changing the header does not prevent CSRF attacks.
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Use a stateless session strategy with no tokens
Why it's wrong here
Stateless APIs still require CSRF protection if they use cookies for authentication.
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Configure the HttpSecurity object to require CSRF tokens
Why this is correct
Validating CSRF tokens ensures the request originated from the trusted UI.
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Enable csrf().disable() in the SecurityFilterChain
Why it's wrong here
This explicitly turns off the protection.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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