Acronym for Cross-Site Scripting—injecting malicious scripts into web pages.
XSS stands for Cross-Site Scripting. See 'Cross-Site Scripting' for the full definition. The abbreviation uses 'X' rather than 'C' to avoid confusion with CSS (Cascading Style Sheets).
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
XSS vulnerabilities are common in web applications. Regular security testing and secure development practices are essential. If you develop or manage web applications, XSS should be on your vulnerability checklist.
