Restrict HTTP requests to 'POST' only in Struts 1.x

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Jonathan picture Jonathan · Jun 15, 2009 · Viewed 9.8k times · Source

Is there a configurable way in Struts 1.x so my action classses are only executed on HTTP 'POST' only.

I understand I can use request.getMethod() within my action class and then do certain 'stuff' based on that.

Regards, Jonathan

Answer

McDowell picture McDowell · Nov 1, 2009

You can use your web.xml to define access permissions. This constraint prevents GET requests:

  <security-constraint>
    <web-resource-collection>
      <web-resource-name>struts action servlet</web-resource-name>
      <url-pattern>*.do</url-pattern>
      <http-method>GET</http-method>
    </web-resource-collection>
    <auth-constraint>
      <!-- no one! -->
    </auth-constraint>
  </security-constraint>

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