Types of XSS Attacks By ITSec Security Consulting Limited
Introduction to XSS Attacks Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a prevalent web security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. These scripts, often written in JavaScript, can steal sensitive information, manipulate website content, or impersonate users. XSS attacks exploit the trust users place in a website, leading to severe consequences for both users and web applications. Types of XSS Attacks Stored XSS (Persistent XSS) Stored XSS occurs when malicious scripts are permanently stored on the target server, such as in a database, comment field, or forum post. When a user accesses the affected page, the script is executed in their browser. For example, an attacker might inject a script into a user profile page, which then executes whenever another user views that profile. Example CVE: CVE-2020–10385: A stored XSS vulnerability in the WPForms Contact Form plugin for WordPress. Reflected XSS Reflected XSS happens when ma...