# Iframes in XSS, CSP and SOP
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## Iframes in XSS There are 3 ways to indicate the content of an iframed page: * Via `src` indicating an URL (the URL may be cross origin or same origin) * Via `src` indicating the content using the `data:` protocol * Via `srcdoc` indicating the content **Accesing Parent & Child vars** ```html ``` ```html ``` If you access the previous html via a http server (like `python3 -m http.server`) you will notice that all the scripts will be executed (as there is no CSP preventing it)., **the parent won’t be able to access the `secret` var inside any iframe** and **only the iframes if2 & if3 (which are considered to be same-site) can access the secret** in the original window.\ Note how if4 is considered to have `null` origin. ### Iframes with CSP {% hint style="info" %} Please, note how in the following bypasses the response to the iframed page doesn't contain any CSP header that prevents JS execution. {% endhint %} The `self` value of `script-src` won’t allow the execution of the JS code using the `data:` protocol or the `srcdoc` attribute.\ However, even the `none` value of the CSP will allow the execution of the iframes that put a URL (complete or just the path) in the `src` attribute.\ Therefore it’s possible to bypass the CSP of a page with: ```html ``` Note how the **previous CSP only permits the execution of the inline script**.\ However, **only `if1` and `if2` scripts are going to be executed but only `if1` will be able to access the parent secret**. ![](<../../.gitbook/assets/image (627) (1) (1).png>) Therefore, it’s possible to **bypass a CSP if you can upload a JS file to the server and load it via iframe even with `script-src 'none'`**. This can **potentially be also done abusing a same-site JSONP endpoint**. You can test this with the following scenario were a cookie is stolen even with `script-src 'none'`. Just run the application and access it with your browser: ```python import flask from flask import Flask app = Flask(__name__) @app.route("/") def index(): resp = flask.Response('') resp.headers['Content-Security-Policy'] = "script-src 'self'" resp.headers['Set-Cookie'] = 'secret=THISISMYSECRET' return resp @app.route("/cookie_s.html") def cookie_s(): return "" if __name__ == "__main__": app.run() ``` ### Other Payloads found on the wild ```html ``` ### Iframe sandbox The content within an iframe can be subjected to additional restrictions through the use of the `sandbox` attribute. By default, this attribute is not applied, meaning no restrictions are in place. When utilized, the `sandbox` attribute imposes several limitations: - The content is treated as if it originates from a unique source. - Any attempt to submit forms is blocked. - Execution of scripts is prohibited. - Access to certain APIs is disabled. - It prevents links from interacting with other browsing contexts. - Use of plugins via ``, ``, ``, or similar tags is disallowed. - Navigation of the content's top-level browsing context by the content itself is prevented. - Features that are triggered automatically, like video playback or auto-focusing of form controls, are blocked. The attribute's value can be left empty (`sandbox=""`) to apply all the aforementioned restrictions. Alternatively, it can be set to a space-separated list of specific values that exempt the iframe from certain restrictions. ```html ``` ## Iframes in SOP Check the following pages: {% content-ref url="../postmessage-vulnerabilities/bypassing-sop-with-iframes-1.md" %} [bypassing-sop-with-iframes-1.md](../postmessage-vulnerabilities/bypassing-sop-with-iframes-1.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="../postmessage-vulnerabilities/bypassing-sop-with-iframes-2.md" %} [bypassing-sop-with-iframes-2.md](../postmessage-vulnerabilities/bypassing-sop-with-iframes-2.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="../postmessage-vulnerabilities/blocking-main-page-to-steal-postmessage.md" %} [blocking-main-page-to-steal-postmessage.md](../postmessage-vulnerabilities/blocking-main-page-to-steal-postmessage.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="../postmessage-vulnerabilities/steal-postmessage-modifying-iframe-location.md" %} [steal-postmessage-modifying-iframe-location.md](../postmessage-vulnerabilities/steal-postmessage-modifying-iframe-location.md) {% endcontent-ref %}
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