The HTTP Content-Security-Policy
(CSP) sandbox
directive enables a sandbox for the requested resource similar to the <iframe>
sandbox
attribute. It applies restrictions to a page's actions including preventing popups, preventing the execution of plugins and scripts, and enforcing a same-origin policy.
CSP version | 1.1 / 2 |
---|---|
Directive type | Document directive |
This directive is not supported in the <meta> element or by the Content-Security-policy-Report-Only header field. |
Syntax
Content-Security-Policy: sandbox; Content-Security-Policy: sandbox <value>;
where <value>
can optionally be one of the following values:
allow-downloads-without-user-activation
- Allows for downloads to occur without a gesture from the user.
allow-forms
- Allows the page to submit forms. If this keyword is not used, this operation is not allowed.
allow-modals
- Allows the page to open modal windows.
allow-orientation-lock
- Allows the page to disable the ability to lock the screen orientation.
allow-pointer-lock
- Allows the page to use the Pointer Lock API.
allow-popups
- Allows popups (like from
window.open
,target="_blank"
,showModalDialog
). If this keyword is not used, that functionality will silently fail. allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox
- Allows a sandboxed document to open new windows without forcing the sandboxing flags upon them. This will allow, for example, a third-party advertisement to be safely sandboxed without forcing the same restrictions upon a landing page.
allow-presentation
- Allows embedders to have control over whether an iframe can start a presentation session.
allow-same-origin
- Allows the content to be treated as being from its normal origin. If this keyword is not used, the embedded content is treated as being from a unique origin.
allow-scripts
- Allows the page to run scripts (but not create pop-up windows). If this keyword is not used, this operation is not allowed.
allow-storage-access-by-user-activation
- Lets the resource request access to the parent's storage capabilities with the Storage Access API.
allow-top-navigation
- Allows the page to navigate (load) content to the top-level browsing context. If this keyword is not used, this operation is not allowed.
allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation
- Lets the resource navigate the top-level browsing context, but only if initiated by a user gesture.
Examples
Content-Security-Policy: sandbox allow-scripts;
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
Content Security Policy Level 3 The definition of 'sandbox' in that specification. |
Working Draft | No changes. |
Content Security Policy Level 2 The definition of 'sandbox' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
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Desktop | Mobile | |||||||||||
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sandbox | Chrome Full support 25 | Edge Full support 14 | Firefox Full support 50 | IE Full support 10 | Opera Full support 15 | Safari Full support 7 | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support Yes | Firefox Android Full support 50 | Opera Android ? | Safari iOS Full support 7 | Samsung Internet Android Full support Yes |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support
- Compatibility unknown
- Compatibility unknown
See also
Content-Security-Policy
sandbox
attribute on<iframe>
elements