Cross-site scripting has been around longer than most security professionals have been on the job. Why is it still such an issue when we've known about it for so long?

The cross-site scripting flaw could enable arbitrary code execution, information disclosure - and even account takeover.

With the malicious code embedded into websites, the attacker can then piggyback on the trust level of the website and launch a variety of attacks. Researchers have found a cross-site scripting ...

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Cross-site scripting (XSS) errors that allow attackers to inject malicious code into otherwise benign websites continue to be the most common web application vulnerability across organizations.

Cross-site scripting comes in as a close second. Let’s take a look at how it works. XSS Scenario Let us suppose that you wanted to sell an Arduino on your favorite buy-and-sell auction website.

The cross-site scripting flaw could have allowed malicious code injection on the site, and could have led to visitors being redirected to a malicious site. However, the ministry spokesperson ...

To protect yourself from cross-site scripting attacks, update your browser to the most recent version, with the most current security settings.

Illustration by Mark Todd In May, Web security consultant George Deglin discovered a cross-site scripting (XSS) exploit that involved Facebook’s controversial Instant Personalization feature ...

Cross-site scripting has topped the 2020 list of the 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses compiled by the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE). The vulnerability, described by the CWE as "improper ...