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Cross-site scripting (XSS)

  • Last updated: March 1, 2024

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Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a web security vulnerability that enables an attacker to manipulate a vulnerable web site so that it returns malicious JavaScript to users. Attackers can use malicious code to fully compromise a victim's interaction with the application.

You can use Burp Suite to test for a range of XSS vulnerabilities.

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