cross-site scripting
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
A vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious code into an otherwise benign website.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
XSS: An attack injecting malicious scripts into web pages.
Look Closer
When attackers get their code to run in other users' browsers.
The Bottom Line
A vulnerability where user input becomes executable JavaScript.
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