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# XSS Cross Site Scripting

Cross-site scripting is a type of security vulnerability that can be found in some web applications. XSS attacks enable attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users. A cross-site scripting vulnerability may be used by attackers to bypass access controls such as the same-origin policy.\
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**References:**\
<https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/xss/><br>