Cross-Site Scripting
A security vulnerability where an attacker injects malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Prevented by escaping user-supplied output and using a Content Security Policy (CSP). Ranked in the OWASP Top 10.
"The XSS vulnerability allowed attackers to inject a script into comment fields, stealing session cookies from anyone who viewed the page."
A security vulnerability where an attacker injects malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Prevented by escaping user-supplied output and using a Content Security Policy (CSP). Ranked in the OWASP Top 10.
XSS stands for "Cross-Site Scripting".
"XSS" is pronounced /ˌeks.esˈes/. Use the "Listen" button above to hear it spoken aloud.
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