Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a type of cyber attack that can be dangerous in WordPress and other systems. A CSRF attack occurs when the attacker manages to perform an action on the user’s account using the user’s own permissions. In other words, an action is taken on behalf of the user through another page created by the attacker.
In the case of WordPress, CSRF could impact actions such as posting, commenting, or any other action that requires specific permissions. When the user logs into the site, the attacker may use their permissions to execute actions on their behalf without their knowledge.
For example, if a user logs into their WordPress site and then opens a malicious webpage created by the attacker, the attacker can control the user’s writing capabilities by sending background requests, thus performing undesired actions on their behalf.
We recommend using the “Comment Form CSRF Protection” plugin. Here’s a brief explanation of how to install it:
-
Installation from the WordPress Dashboard:
- Login to your WordPress Dashboard.
- Navigate to the Plugins page.
- Click on “Add New.”
- In the search bar on the right, enter the plugin’s name.
- In the case of “Comment Form CSRF Protection,” you can use the English search and click on “Install Now.”
-
Activating the Plugin:
- After installation, click on “Activate Plugin.”
-
Plugin Settings:
- In the WordPress Dashboard, select the Plugins menu.
- Find “Comment Form CSRF Protection” in your list of plugins.
- Click on “Settings” or “Options” and adjust the settings according to your needs.
