OAuth 2.1 Security Best Practices: Mandatory PKCE and Token Binding

OAuth 2.1 Security Best Practices: Mandatory PKCE and Token Binding

OAuth 2.1 is an updated version of the OAuth 2.0 authorization framework that includes enhancements for security and usability. These updates address common vulnerabilities and improve the overall security posture of applications using OAuth for authorization. What is OAuth 2.1? OAuth 2.1 builds upon OAuth 2.0 by introducing new features such as Proof Key for Code Exchange (PKCE) for all public clients and Token Binding to enhance security. These changes aim to protect against authorization code interception attacks and ensure that tokens are used securely. ...

Feb 16, 2026 · 6 min · 1186 words · IAMDevBox