Rest API - Authentication and Authorization
Why is the Authorization Code Flow considered more secure than the Implicit Flow for web applications?
Why is the Authorization Code Flow considered more secure than the Implicit Flow for web applications?
hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand token exposure differences
Authorization Code Flow exchanges code server-side, so access tokens are not exposed in URLs or browser.Step 2: Contrast with Implicit Flow
Implicit Flow returns tokens directly in URL fragments, exposing them to the user-agent and potential attackers.Final Answer:
Because the access token is never exposed to the user-agent -> Option CQuick Check:
Authorization Code Flow hides tokens from browser [OK]
Quick Trick: Code flow keeps tokens off browser, safer than implicit [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Thinking code flow uses GET instead of POST
- Believing user authentication is skipped
- Assuming authorization server is bypassed
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