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Security: Move token storage from localStorage to httpOnly cookie #15

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opened 2026-02-17 16:49:26 +00:00 by santhoshj · 0 comments
santhoshj commented 2026-02-17 16:49:26 +00:00
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Summary

Auth tokens are stored in localStorage which is vulnerable to XSS attacks. Should use httpOnly cookies instead.

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  • frontend/src/lib/api.ts:16-28

Acceptance Criteria

  • Backend sets token in httpOnly cookie
  • Frontend reads token from cookie automatically
  • CSRF protection enabled

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  • Security review finding
## Summary Auth tokens are stored in localStorage which is vulnerable to XSS attacks. Should use httpOnly cookies instead. ## Location - `frontend/src/lib/api.ts:16-28` ## Acceptance Criteria - [ ] Backend sets token in httpOnly cookie - [ ] Frontend reads token from cookie automatically - [ ] CSRF protection enabled ## Related - Security review finding
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