Content-Security-Policy HTTP Header Missing

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Element Code: SE-001

Issue: Content-Security-Policy header is not set

Impact: Vulnerable to XSS attacks and content injection

Fix: Implement CSP header with appropriate directives

Detection: Security scanners, browser DevTools, HTTP header inspection

What Is This Issue?

Content Security Policy (CSP) is a security header that helps prevent cross-site scripting (XSS), clickjacking, and other code injection attacks. Without it, your site is more vulnerable to these common attack vectors.

Why This Matters

  • XSS Prevention: CSP can block inline scripts and unauthorized sources
  • Data Exfiltration: Limits where data can be sent
  • Trust Signals: Security-conscious sites implement CSP

How to Implement

Add CSP as an HTTP header from your server:

Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' https://trusted-cdn.com; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline'; img-src 'self' data: https:;

Start with Report-Only

Test your policy first without blocking:

Content-Security-Policy-Report-Only: default-src 'self';

TL;DR (The Simple Version)

Your site doesn't have a Content Security Policy header. This makes it easier for attackers to inject malicious scripts. Implementing CSP helps protect against cross-site scripting attacks.

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