Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

XSS is a security vulnerability typically found in web applications. This vulnerability enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. An XSS flaw occurs when a web application uses input from a user within the output it generates without validating or encoding it.

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Understanding and preventing XSS is critical for web application security. Developers need to be vigilant in validating and encoding user inputs to prevent malicious scripts from undermining web application integrity and privacy.