XSS attacks are the result of client-side scripts being injected into web pages viewed by users.
To execute the attack, cybercriminals often use a cross-site scripting vulnerability, like an insecure web plugin or the same-origin policy to bypass the website’s access controls.
XSS effects range from nuisances to a major security risk, depending on the sensitivity of the data handled by the website.
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