Why is eval risky, but not the browser console?

eval() and the browser console both execute JavaScript statements. So, why is eval() considered dangerous and not the browser console?

Console access in your browser is exclusively available to the user. Only the user can intentionally utilize it.

On the other hand, the danger usually comes from the eval() being called on values that are supplied dynamically, such as user input, query string, header, cookie, or similar sources.

If the dynamic values are malicious and the application blindly uses eval() on this input, it could lead to the potential for code injection.

The bottom line is that there is no inherent security risk with eval() itself. The risk comes from how it is used.

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