What is XSS?
Answer: XSS is a vulnerability where attackers run JavaScript in the victim’s browser.
OR: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a common attack vector that injects malicious code into a vulnerable web application.
Cross-Site Scripting is a type of computer security vulnerability typically found in web applications.
XSS enables attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
Key points:
1: Server trusts user input
2: The browser trusts the server response.
3: Attacker abuses this trust.
Real-Time Impact
1: Cookie theft.
2: Session hijacking.
3: Account takeover.
4: Fake login forms.
5: Data exfiltration.
