Are there any security risks associated with using PHP and JavaScript functions together on a website?

Mixing PHP and JavaScript functions on a website can potentially introduce security risks such as cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks if user input is not properly sanitized. To mitigate this risk, always validate and sanitize user input before using it in JavaScript functions to prevent malicious code injection. 

<?php
// Sanitize user input before using it in JavaScript function
$user_input = htmlspecialchars($_POST['user_input'], ENT_QUOTES);
?>

<script>
// Use the sanitized user input in JavaScript function
var userInput = <?php echo json_encode($user_input); ?>;
// Rest of the JavaScript code
</script>

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