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. |
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Syntax
Content-Security-Policy: sandbox; Content-Security-Policy: sandbox <value>;
where <value> can optionally be one of the following values:
allow-forms- Allows the embedded browsing context to submit forms. If this keyword is not used, this operation is not allowed.
allow-modals- Allows the embedded browsing context to open modal windows.
allow-orientation-lock- Allows the embedded browsing context to disable the ability to lock the screen orientation.
allow-pointer-lock- Allows the embedded browsing context 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 embedded browsing context to run scripts (but not create pop-up windows). If this keyword is not used, this operation is not allowed.
allow-top-navigation- Allows the embedded browsing context to navigate (load) content to the top-level browsing context. If this keyword is not used, this operation is not allowed.
Examples
Content-Security-Policy: sandbox allow-scripts;
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Content Security Policy Level 3 The definition of 'sandbox' in that specification. |
Editor's Draft | No changes. |
| Content Security Policy Level 2 The definition of 'sandbox' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
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| Feature | Chrome | Firefox | Edge | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Support | 25 | 50.0 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 7 |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | IE mobile | Opera Android | iOS Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Support | 4.4 | (Yes) | ? | 50.0 | 10 | ? | 7.1 |
See also
Content-Security-Policysandboxattribute on<iframe>elements