What is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and what makes it dangerous?

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What is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and what makes it dangerous?

Key points

  • XSS involves injecting harmful scripts into web pages
  • Enables theft of cookies and session hijacking
  • Can result in malicious redirects to harmful websites
  • Targets other users who view the compromised web page

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