Package javax.annotation

Annotation Type Tainted

  • @Documented
@TypeQualifierNickname
@Untainted(when=MAYBE)
@Retention(RUNTIME)
public @interface Tainted
    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