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Security checkMay 13, 2024

X-XSS-Protection Header is Missing

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Description

This issue has been retired in favour of X-XSS-Protection Header is Set

The HTTP X-XSS-Protection response header is a feature of Internet Explorer, Chrome and Safari that stops pages from loading when they detect reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. Mozilla

Recommendation

Configure your server to send this header for all pages. You can see references for possible values.

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