Security·Advanced·Conceptual·1 min read
Why is a nonce-based CSP stronger than a host allowlist?
Short interview answer
A host allowlist trusts every script served from listed origins, and a single vulnerable endpoint, open redirect, or JSONP callback on an allowed host can be abused to run attacker-controlled code. A per-response nonce only trusts scripts the server explicitly stamped for that response, which an injected script can't guess.
Key takeaway
Explain the underlying mental model clearly, then support it with a concrete example and its trade-offs.