JavaScript code in Link to URL page gets executed
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Issue
- When creating a new public page of type "Link to URL" and using JavaScript code as the URL, the code gets executed when accessing the page.
Environment
- Liferay DXP 2025.Q1 and prior Quarterly Releases
Resolution
- This behavior is by design. The JavaScript code in the URL field is treated as a valid URL and rendered within an anchor tag. This is the default browser behavior when handling JavaScript URLs within anchor tags.
- While Liferay has addressed this in later versions, to mitigate this in prior versions, implement a Content Security Policy (CSP) to prevent the execution of inline JavaScript. This policy can restrict the sources from which scripts are allowed to load, enhancing security.
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