Explain the concept of Stored XSS and how it differs from other types of XSS attacks.
Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that affects web applications. It occurs when an attacker injects malicious scripts into a target website, which are then permanently stored and displayed to other users. This form of XSS attack differs from other types of XSS attacks, namely Reflected XSS and DOM-based XSS, in
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, Cross-site scripting, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Examination review
What is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and how does it pose a threat to web applications?
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a prevalent security vulnerability that poses a significant threat to web applications. It occurs when an attacker injects malicious scripts into a trusted website, which is then executed by the victim's browser. This type of attack takes advantage of the trust that users have in a website and can lead to
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, Cross-site scripting, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Examination review
Explain the difference between reflected XSS and stored XSS attacks.
Reflected XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) and stored XSS are two common types of web application vulnerabilities that allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into a website. While they both involve injecting scripts, there are distinct differences between these two attack vectors. Reflected XSS occurs when user-supplied data is immediately returned to the user without proper sanitization
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What is the difference between reflected XSS and stored XSS?
Reflected XSS and stored XSS are two types of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities that can compromise the security of web applications. While they both involve injecting malicious code into a website, they differ in how the code is delivered and executed. Reflected XSS, also known as non-persistent XSS, occurs when the injected code is embedded
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What is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and how does it occur in web applications?
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a prevalent vulnerability in web applications that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into trusted websites. It occurs when an application fails to properly validate and sanitize user input, allowing the injection of malicious code that is then executed by the victim's browser. This can lead to a wide range of
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, Cross-site scripting, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Examination review