Secure Code Review (SCR): A3 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is one of the most prevalent, obstinate, and dangerous vulnerabilities in web applications. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, leading to a range of potential attacks such as stealing user sessions, defacing websites, or redirecting the user to malicious sites. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of XSS vulnerabilities, how to identify them during a secure code review, and what measures can be taken to …

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