What is the potential danger of stealing cookies through XSS attacks?
XSS attacks, also known as Cross-Site Scripting attacks, pose a significant threat to the security of web applications. These attacks exploit vulnerabilities in a web application's handling of user input, specifically in the context of injecting malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. One potential danger of XSS attacks is the theft of
How can cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks be used to steal cookies?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks can be used to steal cookies by exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications. XSS attacks occur when an attacker injects malicious code into a trusted website, which is then executed by unsuspecting users. These attacks can be classified into three main types: stored XSS, reflected XSS, and DOM-based XSS. Each type can
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How can an attacker steal a user's cookies using a HTTP GET request embedded in an image source?
In the realm of web application security, attackers are constantly seeking ways to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to user accounts. One method that attackers may employ is stealing a user's cookies using a HTTP GET request embedded in an image source. This technique, known as a session attack or cookie and session attack,
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What are the potential drawbacks of storing CSRF tokens in a separate cookie?
Storing CSRF tokens in a separate cookie can introduce potential drawbacks in the context of web security. CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attacks are a type of security vulnerability that occurs when an attacker tricks a victim into performing unwanted actions on a web application in which the victim is authenticated. CSRF tokens are commonly used
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