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There are several steps that can be taken to avoid XSS/Cross site scripting vulnerability when using request.getParameter() in JSP:
Validate Input Data: Before processing the input data, validate it for correctness and safety. Make sure that the data does not contain any malicious scripts or characters.
Sanitize User Input Data: Use an input sanitizer to remove any malicious scripts or characters that could exploit vulnerabilities in the system.
Use Proper Encoding: Use proper encoding techniques like HTML escaping, URL encoding, or Base64 encoding to ensure that the input data is not manipulated or affected by any malicious scripts.
Avoid Dynamic Javascript: Avoid using dynamic JavaScript code in JSP because it can make your JSP application more vulnerable to cross-site scripting attacks.
Configure Security Filters: Configure security filters to filter out any suspicious input data and block any potential attacks.
Use a Web Application Firewall: Use a web application firewall (WAF) that can detect and block any malicious requests before they reach the JSP application.
By implementing these steps, you can minimize the risk of XSS/Cross site scripting vulnerability when using request.getParameter() in JSP.