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unsanitized url

Noun
DefinitionAn unsanitized URL refers to a web address that contains special characters or sequences that have not been properly processed or escaped to neutralize potential security threats. When such a URL is used directly in a web application without validation, it can become a vector for attacks like Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) or SQL injection. This happens if malicious code is embedded within the URL parameters and then executed by a browser or server-side application that trusts the input. Properly sanitizing a URL involves encoding special characters, removing harmful scripts, and validating inputs to ensure data integrity and prevent security vulnerabilities. It is a critical security practice to protect web applications and their users.
Example

"Displaying an unsanitized URL directly on a user interface without proper encoding opened the application to a severe Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability."

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Etymology & Word Origins

The term combines 'unsanitized,' meaning not cleaned or made safe, derived from 'un-' (not) and 'sanitize' (from Latin 'sanitas,' health), with 'URL,' an acronym for Uniform Resource Locator.

Translations
SpanishURL no sanitizada
FrenchURL non assainie
GermanUnbereinigte URL