springboot-security

Secure Spring Boot applications against authentication, authorization, CSRF, and rate limiting vulnerabilities.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Maelwalser/claude-config --skill springboot-security-maelwalser
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: springboot-security
Source: https://github.com/Maelwalser/claude-config/tree/main/skills/springboot-security
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Maelwalser/claude-config --skill springboot-security-maelwalser

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a concise, actionable checklist and implementation guidance to secure Spring Boot services against common vulnerabilities in authentication, authorization, input handling, CSRF, secrets, and rate limiting so teams can avoid misconfigurations and leaked credentials.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Authentication & Session Management: Guidance on stateless JWTs, session cookies, and request filters for token validation.
  • Authorization & Method Security: Recommendations for method-level guards, deny-by-default posture, and expression-based access checks.
  • Validation, Secrets, and Infrastructure: Best practices for Bean Validation, password hashing, externalized secrets, CSRF/CORS configuration, dependency CVE scanning, and rate limiting.
  • Use Case: Run this review when adding authentication to a REST API, onboarding OAuth/JWT, hardening admin endpoints, or preparing a production release checklist.

Quick Start

Run a Spring Boot security review for my service, checking authentication, authorization, input validation, CSRF/CORS posture, secrets externalization, dependency vulnerabilities, and rate limiting.

Frequently Asked Questions about springboot-security

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I secure a Spring Boot REST API with JWT and session validation?▼

To secure a Spring Boot REST API, enforce stateless JWTs or session cookies using request filters for token validation. This ensures every endpoint verifies user identity before processing requests.

What's the best way to configure method-level authorization in Spring Boot?▼

The best way to configure method-level authorization in Spring Boot is by applying expression-based access checks and adopting a deny-by-default posture. This restricts endpoint access strictly to authorized roles.

How do I externalize secrets and secure password hashing in Spring Boot?▼

To externalize secrets in Spring Boot, integrate external secret stores instead of hardcoding values. Combine this with secure password hashing algorithms to prevent credential exposure during authentication.

How do I prevent CSRF and configure CORS posture in Spring Boot applications?▼

To prevent CSRF and configure CORS posture in Spring Boot applications, adjust the security filter chain to enforce strict cross-origin policies and validate state-changing requests against CSRF attacks.

How do I add rate limiting controls and input validation to Spring Boot endpoints?▼

To add rate limiting controls and input validation to Spring Boot endpoints, implement Bean Validation for request payloads and apply throttling filters to restrict excessive API request frequencies.

Does Spring Boot security review cover dependency CVE scanning?▼

Yes, a comprehensive Spring Boot security review covers dependency CVE scanning. It identifies known vulnerabilities in your project's libraries to mitigate risks from outdated or compromised dependencies.