FAQ-000760 - Dynamic JavaScript Security / External System Integration Security

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Question
What are the security best practices for implementing dynamic JavaScript injection from external systems in Salesforce, including Visualforce pages?
Answer
Dynamic JavaScript injection from external systems is not allowed in Salesforce. To ensure security, follow these best practices: **Core Security Requirements:** - Host JavaScript statically within the Salesforce environment, such as in static resources - Avoid dynamically loading JavaScript from external domains or third-party servers, as this can lead to vulnerabilities like code injection or unauthorized access - Do not dynamically load JavaScript from external domains, even if trusted, as this is not permitted due to security risks **Implementation Guidelines:** 1. **Use Static Resources**: Store JavaScript files in static resources within your Salesforce package to ensure version control and security review 2. **Include Scripts Securely**: Use the `<apex:includeScript>` tag to load JavaScript from static resources in Visualforce pages: ```html <apex:includeScript value="{{! $Resource.YourJavaScriptFile }}"/> ``` 3. **Document API Callouts**: If the script interacts with external systems, document all API callouts and ensure they are reviewed during the security process 4. **Consider Isolation**: If external hosting is unavoidable, embed the script in an iframe to isolate it from the Salesforce domain **Additional Security Measures:** - Follow secure coding guidelines and avoid using JSONP - Document your use case thoroughly and consult with the security review team for specific implementations - Ensure compliance with Salesforce security standards to protect against vulnerabilities These practices help maintain the security integrity of your Salesforce environment while enabling necessary functionality.
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LoadJavaScriptIncludeScriptLoadJavaScriptHtmlScriptAvoidCreateElementScriptLinkTag
Question
What are the security best practices for implementing dynamic JavaScript injection from external systems in Salesforce, including Visualforce pages?
Recommended Answer Update
Dynamic JavaScript injection from external systems isn't allowed in Salesforce. To ensure security, follow these best practices: **Core Security Requirements:** - Host JavaScript statically within the Salesforce environment, such as in static resources - Avoid dynamically loading JavaScript from external domains or third-party servers, as this can lead to vulnerabilities like code injection or unauthorized access - Don't dynamically load JavaScript from external domains, even if trusted, as this isn't permitted due to security risks **Implementation Guidelines:** 1. **Use Static Resources**: Store JavaScript files in static resources within your Salesforce package to ensure version control and security review 2. **Include Scripts Securely**: Use the `<apex:includeScript>` tag to load JavaScript from static resources in Visualforce pages: ```html <apex:includeScript value="{!$Resource.YourJavaScriptFile}"/> ``` 3. **Document API Callouts**: If the script interacts with external systems, document all API callouts and ensure they're reviewed during the security process 4. **Consider Isolation**: If external hosting is unavoidable, embed the script in an iframe to isolate it from the Salesforce domain **Additional Security Measures:** - Follow secure coding guidelines and avoid using JSONP - Document your use case thoroughly and consult with the security review team for specific implementations - Ensure compliance with Salesforce security standards to protect against vulnerabilities These practices help maintain the security integrity of your Salesforce environment while enabling necessary functionality.
Reasoning
The FAQ content is generally accurate and comprehensive. The main improvements made were: 1. **Tone and Language Improvements**: Converted formal language to more conversational tone following brand guidelines (e.g., 'is not allowed' → 'isn't allowed', 'Do not dynamically load' → 'Don't dynamically load', 'are not permitted' → 'aren't permitted') 2. **Code Example Correction**: Fixed the Visualforce code example by removing the extra curly braces. The original showed `{{! $Resource.YourJavaScriptFile }}` but the correct syntax is `{!$Resource.YourJavaScriptFile}` - the double braces and exclamation were incorrect Regarding the selected security rules: - **LoadJavaScriptIncludeScript**: This rule directly relates to the FAQ's core recommendation about using `<apex:includeScript>` tags to load JavaScript from static resources in Visualforce pages. The FAQ specifically shows this as the secure implementation approach. - **LoadJavaScriptHtmlScript**: This rule complements the FAQ's guidance about avoiding dynamic JavaScript loading by detecting potentially insecure HTML script loading patterns, which supports the FAQ's emphasis on using static resources instead. - **AvoidCreateElementScriptLinkTag**: This rule directly supports the FAQ's prohibition against dynamic JavaScript injection by flagging the creation of script elements dynamically, which aligns with the FAQ's core message that 'Dynamic JavaScript injection from external systems isn't allowed in Salesforce.'
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