mcp-server-semgrep/semgrep-rules/python/django/security/audit/xss/template-autoescape-off.yaml

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rules:
- id: template-autoescape-off
  message: >-
    Detected a template block where autoescaping is explicitly
    disabled with '{% autoescape off %}'. This allows rendering of raw HTML
    in this segment. Turn autoescaping on to prevent cross-site scripting (XSS).
    If you must do this, consider instead, using `mark_safe` in Python code.
  metadata:
    cwe:
    - "CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')"
    owasp:
    - A07:2017 - Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
    - A03:2021 - Injection
    references:
    - https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/3.1/ref/templates/builtins/#autoescape
    category: security
    technology:
    - django
    cwe2022-top25: true
    cwe2021-top25: true
    subcategory:
    - audit
    likelihood: LOW
    impact: MEDIUM
    confidence: LOW
  languages:
  - regex
  paths:
    include:
    - '*.html'
  severity: WARNING
  pattern-regex: '{%\s+autoescape\s+off\s+%}'