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The Anatomy of Cross Site Scripting

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the vulnerabilities-are-lurking-everywhere dept.

LogError writes "Many documents discuss the actual insertion of HTML into a vulnerable script, but stop short of explaining the full ramifications of what can be done with a successful XSS attack. While this is adequate for prevention, the exact impact of cross site scripting attacks has not been fully appreciated. This paper will explore those possibilities."

3 of 208 comments (clear)

  1. Static by itsari · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Static webpages aren't vunerable to this kind of attack. Yay!

  2. Re:Can someone explain? by Crockerboy · · Score: -1, Redundant

    to not be confused with Casscading Style Sheets perhaps?

  3. Re:MOD THIS FUCKWAD DOWN! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Lode Runner was da bomb.