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Why Inline Javascript is executed without error when Content-Security-Policy header is defined but n

Time:07-16

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CSP Browser Test (Chrome Version 100.0.4896.127 (Official Build) (x86_64) )

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Safari Test Result gives me correct errors but Chrome will run inline scripts without errors enter image description here

CodePudding user response:

i've put this small PHP file on my local xampp for testing...

first two notations are blocking the alert and the last allows it. Tested on

  • Chrome v103.0.5060.114 x64
  • Edge 103.0.1264.49 x64
  • Firefox 102.0.1 x64.

All browsers create an error message on the console that the inline execution of a script has been blocked because of CSP.

<?php
// no alert
//header("Content-Security-Policy: script-src 'self' http: https:", true);
// no alert
header("Content-Security-Policy: script-src 'self'", true);
// alert
//header("Content-Security-Policy: script-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline'", true);
?><html>
<head><title></title></head>
<body>
<script>alert('test');</script>
</body>
</html>

Troubleshooting ideas:

  • Check the console if there CSP header is recognized or if there are unprintable chars or other syntax errors
  • Are there browser addons that are modifying incoming headers
  • Is there a security software running that is modifying incoming headers
  • Is a proxy server blocking the headers
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