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no-inner-html

Disallow unsafe direct HTML writes through DOM HTML sink properties and methods.

Targeted pattern scope​

This rule targets:

  • element.innerHTML = ...
  • element.outerHTML = ...
  • element.insertAdjacentHTML(...).

What this rule reports​

This rule reports direct HTML sink writes that bypass safe text-based DOM APIs.

Why this rule exists​

HTML sink APIs are common XSS entry points when they receive unsanitized or partially sanitized input.

❌ Incorrect​

container.innerHTML = userSuppliedHtml;
container.insertAdjacentHTML("beforeend", userSuppliedHtml);

✅ Correct​

const node = document.createElement("p");
node.textContent = userSuppliedHtml;
container.append(node);

ESLint flat config example​

import sdl from "eslint-plugin-sdl-2";

export default [
 {
  plugins: { sdl },
  rules: {
   "sdl/no-inner-html": "error",
  },
 },
];

When not to use it​

Disable only when a dedicated, reviewed sanitizer guarantees safe markup.

Package documentation​

Further reading​

Rule catalog ID: R019