package javax.annotation;
import java.lang.annotation.Documented;
import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
import java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy;
import javax.annotation.meta.TypeQualifierNickname;
import javax.annotation.meta.When;
This annotation is used to denote String values that are tainted, i.e. may come
from untrusted sources without proper validation.
For example, this annotation should be used on the String value which
represents raw input received from the web form.
When this annotation is applied to a method it applies to the method return value.
See Also: - Untainted
/**
* This annotation is used to denote String values that are tainted, i.e. may come
* from untrusted sources without proper validation.
* <p>
* For example, this annotation should be used on the String value which
* represents raw input received from the web form.
* <p>
* When this annotation is applied to a method it applies to the method return value.
*
* @see Untainted
*/
@Documented
@TypeQualifierNickname
@Untainted(when = When.MAYBE)
@Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME)
public @interface Tainted {
}