Dec 15, 2025 · A cross-site scripting (XSS) attack is one in which an attacker is able to get a target site to execute malicious code as though it was part of the website.

XSS attacks enable attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users. A cross-site scripting vulnerability may be used by attackers to bypass access controls such as the same …

Cross-site scripting (also known as XSS) is a web security vulnerability that allows an attacker to compromise the interactions that users have with a vulnerable application. It allows an attacker to …

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a web vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into trusted websites. It targets users’ browsers, enabling session hijacking, credential theft, and …

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a client-side code injection attack where malicious code is attached to a legitimate website. When a victim loads the site, their browser runs the attacker’s code, often leading …

Nov 25, 2025 · Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a vulnerability in a web application that allows a third party to execute a script in the user's browser on behalf of the web application.

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks are a type of injection, in which malicious scripts are injected into otherwise benign and trusted websites. XSS attacks occur when an attacker uses a web application …

May 9, 2025 · XSS is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to inject malicious code (usually JavaScript) into web pages. This code gets executed inside the victim’s browser instead of just being displayed as...

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a code injection attack in which an adversary inserts malicious code within a legitimate website. The code then launches as an infected script in the user’s web browser, …

XSS attacks are serious and can lead to account impersonation, observing user behaviour, loading external content, stealing sensitive data, and more. This cheatsheet contains techniques to prevent …