Restrict openWindow() to http(s) schemes?
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Description
We currently reject on about:blank (due to #696), but is there any benefit in allowing schemes other than http and https?
What would it mean to openWindow('mailto:hello@example.com')? etc
I propose we reject on schemes other than http/https. Any objections?
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Research direction
Start with issue #699 and the referenced issue #696, focusing on the current handling of openWindow() and about:blank. Determine whether non-http(s) schemes should be rejected, and document or specify the resolved behavior for cases such as mailto:hello@example.com.
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- Domain
- api, web-dev
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100