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Fix XSS on formatted text with iframe sandbox

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To fix an XSS on formatted text, it is not possible to simply encode the data, as this would remove all possibility of text formatting. This is where the "sandbox" parameter of the HTML "iframe" tags will make our life easier. Indeed, this parameter is designed to automatically clean what is in the iframe from anything that could be dangerous, while keeping the harmless HTML tags.

Why perform a penetration test

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A penetration test is a form of security audit that consists in trying to hack a system (web application, servers, company network...) using the same tools as a real attacker.

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