On 22 Dec 2004, James Bandara wrote: [rediscovering CSRF] > A user could copy one of these links to delete his own thread, edit it > so the querystring is for another users post, and post it up as a link > or avatar. > In effect if an admin sees the image or the original user sees it, it > will instantly delete the post as its on the same site no extra login is > needed. What you've identified is part of a general class of similar problems and was discussed quite extensively on this list back in summer 2001. Read the thread starting here: http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/191114 culminating in a comprehensive analysis by "Peter W" in which he names the general problem "CSRF" (Cross-Site Request Forgeries): http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/191390 Tim
