When using the MethodOverride middleware to handle POST forms that override HTTP methods (e.g., PUT, PATCH, DELETE), the request fails with an error stating that no CSRF token was found, despite the token being present in the form. The issue likely lies in how the RequestForgeryProtection module handles CSRF tokens when methods are overridden.
Steps to Reproduce
Enable the MethodOverride middleware in the application.
Create a form that submits via POST but includes a hidden _method field to override the method to PUT, PATCH, or DELETE.
Submit the form with a valid CSRF token.
Observe that the request fails with an error indicating that no CSRF token was found.
Expected Behavior
The CSRF token should be correctly recognized and verified, and the form submission should proceed without errors.
Actual Behavior:
The request fails, and the following error is returned: CSRF token is missing
This occurs even though the CSRF token is correctly embedded in the form.
Potential Cause
The issue appears to be that the RequestForgeryProtection module does not correctly detect the CSRF token when the HTTP method is overridden by the MethodOverride middleware. The method override may be affecting the middleware’s ability to correctly locate and validate the CSRF token.
Impact
This issue prevents forms that override HTTP methods from being submitted successfully, even when the CSRF token is present and correct.
Description
When using the
MethodOverridemiddleware to handle POST forms that override HTTP methods (e.g., PUT, PATCH, DELETE), the request fails with an error stating that no CSRF token was found, despite the token being present in the form. The issue likely lies in how the RequestForgeryProtection module handles CSRF tokens when methods are overridden.Steps to Reproduce
MethodOverridemiddleware in the application.Expected Behavior
The CSRF token should be correctly recognized and verified, and the form submission should proceed without errors.
Actual Behavior:
The request fails, and the following error is returned: CSRF token is missing
This occurs even though the CSRF token is correctly embedded in the form.
Potential Cause
The issue appears to be that the
RequestForgeryProtectionmodule does not correctly detect the CSRF token when the HTTP method is overridden by theMethodOverridemiddleware. The method override may be affecting the middleware’s ability to correctly locate and validate the CSRF token.Impact
This issue prevents forms that override HTTP methods from being submitted successfully, even when the CSRF token is present and correct.