What are the potential security risks associated with directly binding HTML buttons to PHP functions?

Directly binding HTML buttons to PHP functions can expose your application to security risks such as cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and unauthorized access to sensitive functions. To mitigate these risks, it is recommended to use server-side validation and authentication checks before executing any PHP functions triggered by HTML buttons. 

<?php
// Check if the request method is POST
if ($_SERVER["REQUEST_METHOD"] == "POST") {
    // Perform server-side validation and authentication checks
    // before executing any sensitive PHP functions
    if (/* Add your validation and authentication logic here */) {
        // Call the PHP function securely
        your_secure_php_function();
    }
}

// Define your secure PHP function here
function your_secure_php_function() {
    // Add your secure PHP function logic here
}
?>

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