Strengthen Your Site's Defense Against XSS with a Content Security Policy

Security Analyzer

What is this warning?

Your page has inline scripts that could be a security risk. A strong Content Security Policy (CSP) can prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks by controlling which scripts are allowed to run. By using a 'nonce' (a random, one-time-use code) for each script, you can ensure that only the scripts you've authorized are executed by the browser.

How to Fix This Issue

How to Fix It

The Problem

An inline script without any security attributes.

<script>alert('This could be malicious');</script>

The Solution

1. Your server should generate a unique, random `nonce` for each page request. 2. Include this nonce in your Content Security Policy HTTP header. 3. Add the same nonce to each of your inline script tags.

<!-- HTTP Header: Content-Security-Policy: script-src 'nonce-r4nd0m...' -->

<!-- In your HTML -->
<script nonce="r4nd0m...">alert('This script is now trusted');</script>

Why This Works

A CSP with a nonce acts as a whitelist. The browser will only execute scripts that have the correct nonce, blocking any unauthorized scripts that an attacker might try to inject. This is a powerful defense against XSS attacks.

SEO Impact

This issue can affect your site's search engine rankings and user experience. Addressing it promptly helps ensure optimal performance and visibility in search results.

Automatic Detection

Black SEO Analyzer automatically checks for this warning during site analysis, along with hundreds of other technical SEO issues.

Ready to Unlock Your Site's Full SEO Potential?

Choose the license that fits your needs and start getting the deep, actionable insights you deserve.