A Detailed Guide to the OWASP Top 10 - #3 Cross-Site Scripting Attacks

The video tutorial explains cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, a type of client-side web attack targeting users' browsers with malicious code. Unlike SQL injection attacks, which target databases, XSS attacks are less dangerous but still pose significant risks, such as hijacking cookies and enabling session hijacking. The tutorial demonstrates how attackers inject malicious scripts into vulnerable web pages and provides an example using JavaScript. It concludes with prevention strategies, emphasizing the importance of filtering user inputs to block malicious scripts.

What role does user input play in the vulnerability to XSS attacks?

How can web developers prevent cross site scripting attacks?

Explain the significance of filtering user inputs in web applications.