OWASP Vulnerabilities · interview question
In a Spring Security setup, where is the best place to implement XSS protection for user-generated content?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. View layer with HTML encoding
Why
The view layer is responsible for rendering HTML content. By applying HTML encoding here, you ensure that any potentially dangerous characters are neutralized before they reach the browser.
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