Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter must be enforced (Internet zone).

From Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of DTBI840 - Cross-Site Scripting Filter - Internet

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-45131r1_rule Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter must be enforced (Internet zone).

Vulnerability discussion

The Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter is designed to prevent users from becoming victims of unintentional information disclosure. This setting controls if the Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter detects and prevents cross-site script injection into websites in this zone. If you enable this policy setting, the XSS Filter will be enabled for sites in this zone, and the XSS Filter will attempt to block cross-site script injections. If you disable this policy setting, the XSS Filter will be disabled for sites in this zone, and Internet Explorer will permit cross-site script injections.

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Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> "Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter" to "Enabled", and select "Enable" from the drop-down box.

Pro Tips

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