CORS is not enough to defend against XSRF attacks

The article discusses what CORS, or Cross-Origin Resource Sharing, is. This is a security mechanism in browsers that controls which resources can be accessed from a given domain. Understanding this mechanism is crucial for web developers as it allows for managing access to APIs and other resources across different origins. The author explains how CORS operates at the HTTP header level and outlines common issues associated with its configuration. Additionally, it mentions various methods for resolving CORS problems, including implementing the correct headers on the server. It is worthwhile to familiarize oneself with the best practices surrounding CORS to avoid potential problems in the future.