Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
What is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)?
A type of injection attack where malicious scripts are injected into otherwise benign websites.
Expanded Explanation
XSS attacks allow attackers to execute scripts in a user’s browser, potentially stealing cookies, session tokens, or sensitive data. Preventing XSS requires input validation, output encoding, and secure coding practices.
Related Terms
Web Application Security, OWASP, Input Validation, HTML Injection, JavaScript
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