Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a type of cyber attack that can be dangerous in WordPress systems and other systems. A CSRF attack occurs when the attacker succeeds in executing an action on the user’s account by using the user’s permissions, meaning an action is performed on their behalf through another page created by the attacker.
In the case of WordPress, CSRF can affect 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 perform 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 abilities by sending background requests, thus executing undesired actions in their name.
We recommend using the Comment Form CSRF Protection plugin. Here’s a brief explanation of how to install it in your system:
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Installation from the WordPress Dashboard:
- Log in 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 you are looking for.
- In the case of “Comment Form CSRF Protection,” you can use the simple English search and click on “Install Now.”
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Activating the Plugin:
- After installation, click on “Activate Plugin.”
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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.
