How can the $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] variable be properly integrated into a form action attribute in PHP?

The $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] variable can be properly integrated into a form action attribute in PHP by using htmlspecialchars() function to sanitize the variable and prevent cross-site scripting attacks. This ensures that the form submits to the current page without any security vulnerabilities.

<form action="<?php echo htmlspecialchars($_SERVER['PHP_SELF']); ?>" method="post">
    <!-- Form fields go here -->
</form>