OWASP Vulnerabilities · interview question
Why would you choose to use HTML encoding in Java web applications?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. To prevent execution of malicious scripts
Why
HTML encoding converts characters that could be interpreted as code into a safe format, preventing malicious scripts from executing in the browser.
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