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Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Medium

XSS attacks inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

Attack Overview
Key information about Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

XSS attacks inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

Common Tools:

  • XSStrike
  • BeEF (Browser Exploitation Framework)
  • XSS Hunter

Test Your Knowledge
Take a quick quiz about Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

What is the primary goal of a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack?

Which of the following is NOT a common technique used in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks?

What is a recommended prevention method for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks?

Difficulty
Medium
Primary Targets

Web applications, databases, authentication systems

OWASP Top 10

Ranked in the OWASP Top 10 Web Application Security Risks