XSS exploitation with Python
XSS is a common security vulnerability in web applications. It allows attackers to embed malicious scripts in web pages, possibly compromising the security and integrity of data read by unsuspecting users. This exploit occurs when an application accepts and displays unvalidated or unsanitized user input. XSS attacks are prevalent and highly dangerous as they can affect any user interacting with the vulnerable web application.
As mentioned previously, there are three types of XSS attacks:
- Reflected XSS: In this type of attack, the malicious script is reflected off the web server to the victim’s browser. It usually happens when user input isn’t properly validated or sanitized before being returned to the user. For instance, a website might have a search feature where a user can input a query. If the site doesn’t properly sanitize the input and directly displays it in the search results page URL, an attacker could input a malicious...
