Understanding XSS Attacks: A Deep Dive into Web Security
Understanding XSS Attacks: A Deep Dive into Web Security Introduction Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is one of the most common web security vulnerabilities that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into websites. This attack can lead to data theft, session hijacking, and even the complete takeover of user accounts. Understanding XSS attacks is crucial for developers and security professionals to protect web applications effectively. Main Body XSS attacks occur when an application fails to properly validate and sanitize user input before rendering it in a web page. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject harmful scripts into a web application, which are then executed by the victim’s browser. There are three main types of XSS attacks: Stored XSS : The malicious script is permanently stored on the web server and served to users when they access a specific page. Reflected XSS : The script is included in a URL and executed when a victim clicks on a malicious link. DOM-Base...