The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

The video tutorial explains cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, a common web application vulnerability. It covers how XSS exploits user input to execute malicious scripts, often using JavaScript, and differentiates between stored and reflected XSS. The tutorial provides examples of XSS attacks, such as redirection, and demonstrates a reflected XSS attack, highlighting the risks and potential impacts on web security.

What is the definition of cross site scripting attack vulnerability?

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What role does JavaScript play in making websites dynamic?

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How does user input contribute to cross site scripting vulnerabilities?

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What is the significance of filtering user input in web applications?

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Describe how an attacker might redirect a victim using cross site scripting.

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Explain the difference between stored and reflected cross site scripting.

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What is a common consequence of a successful cross site scripting attack?

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Why is cross site scripting considered a significant security threat?

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How can a user test if a website is vulnerable to cross site scripting?

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What are some potential malicious actions that could be executed through cross site scripting?

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