Types of threats · Question 3 of 12

What happens in cross-site scripting (XSS)?

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  • D Injected script runs in the browser of other visitors

Explanation

With XSS, data reaches the output of a page unfiltered, typically via comment or guestbook forms. The browser executes the injected JavaScript in the context of the trusted domain and can, for example, take over sessions.

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