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@fif@fsebugoutzone.org @p@fsebugoutzone.org No matter how secure the frontend is, a vulnerable backend can be bypassed entirely by direct API calls. backend security vs frontend security importance The Frontend's Critical Role While the backend holds the fortress, the frontend is the gatehouse. A weak frontend allows attackers to: Steal Sessions: Via Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) to hijack user cookies. Phish Users: By manipulating the UI to trick users into revealing credentials. Bypass Logic: If business logic is incorrectly duplicated on the client side. Therefore, the most secure setup is a hardened backend paired with a minimalist frontend (like the BFF pattern) that exposes as little logic and data as possible to the browser. how frontend vulnerabilities compromise backend security