You added @xframe_options_exempt decorator to a view but clickjacking protection still blocks framing. What is the likely cause?

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Django - Security Best Practices

You added @xframe_options_exempt decorator to a view but clickjacking protection still blocks framing. What is the likely cause?

AThe decorator disables CSRF protection, causing conflict

BYou forgot to add <code>XFrameOptionsMiddleware</code> in settings

CYou must also set <code>X_FRAME_OPTIONS = None</code> in settings

DThe decorator only works if middleware is enabled

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand decorator dependency
The @xframe_options_exempt decorator only works if the XFrameOptionsMiddleware is active.
Step 2: Identify cause of blocking
If middleware is missing or disabled, the decorator has no effect; if middleware is enabled, decorator exempts the view.
Final Answer:
The decorator only works if middleware is enabled -> Option D
Quick Check:
Decorator needs middleware enabled [OK]

Quick Trick: Decorator requires middleware to function [OK]

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