[Solved] Identify the error in this Flask code snippet for input sanitization:from flask import escape user_input = request.args.get('name') safe_input = escape(user_input) return safe_input | Flask

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Identify the error in this Flask code snippet for input sanitization:

from flask import escape
user_input = request.args.get('name')
safe_input = escape(user_input)
return safe_input

Aescape() should not be used on user input

Brequest.args.get() returns None if 'name' missing, causing error in escape()

CMissing import of request from flask

Dsafe_input should be converted to int before returning

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check the imports
The code imports escape from Flask but uses request without importing it.
Step 2: Identify the resulting error
This causes a NameError because request is undefined.
Final Answer:
Missing import of request from flask -> Option C
Quick Check:
Missing from flask import request [OK]

Quick Trick: Import request from flask before using it [OK]

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