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SEC-2356: Default for invalid CSRF Token with no user should logout

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Description

Rob Winch (Migrated from SEC-2356) said:

This will drastically improve the usability for a user who has an expired session in circumstances other than log in.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating Spring Security's handling for an invalid CSRF token when no user is authenticated, then determine the expected logout behavior and add coverage showing that an expired session is logged out.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, spring
Domain
authentication, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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