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What is cross-site scripting (XSS)?

XSS happens when a site shows user input as it is. If the input has JavaScript (browser code), it runs in the victim's browser. It can steal login cookies of every visitor.

XSS happens when a site shows user input as it is. If the input has JavaScript (browser code), it runs in the victim's browser. It can steal login cookies of every visitor.
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XSS happens when a site shows user input as it is. If the input has JavaScript (browser code), it runs in the victim's browser. It can steal login cookies of every visitor.

Learn more in the lesson: 29.3 A03 Injection: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

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