Security · 2h ago
OAuth Consent Screens Need More Than Basic Scopes
OAuth 2.0 scopes often provide coarse permissions, leaving users uninformed about data access. RFC extensions like Rich Authorization Requests and Pushed Authorization Requests enable more precise consent screens. Developers must design clear consent dialogs to ensure informed user decisions.
Meridian48 take
The article rightly highlights a UX and security gap, but the real challenge is adoption of these RFCs by major platforms.
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