Secure Coding Practices
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Prevention: Shielding Web Applications from Malicious Attacks
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Prevention: A Comprehensive Guide Understanding Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks pose a significant security risk to web applications by allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into the web pages viewed by unsuspecting users. These scripts can then execute on the victim’s browser, potentially compromising sensitive information, stealing credentials, or even hijacking user sessions. XSS attacks can be classified into three main types: Reflected XSS: Occurs when an application echoes Read more…