CRITICAL
Rule Definition
For security reasons, the direct definition of Javascript functions in a web page is not recommended.
Remediation
Modify the source code to reduce the number of web pages with direct Javascript Function definitions.
Violation Code Sample
<?php
$a = 1;
if ($a=1){
?>
<script>
function f(){ alert('f() called'); } //VIOLATION
</script>
<?php
}
?>
Fixed Code Sample
<?php
$a = 1;
if ($a=1){
?>
<script type ="text/javascript" src="javascript.js"> </script> //VIOLATION REMOVED
<?php
}
?>
Related Technologies
Technical Criterion
Architecture - Reuse
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