Explain what is Cross-site scripting and what are the types of Cross site scripting?



Explain what is Cross-site scripting and what are the types of Cross site scripting?..

Answer / chaitanya

Cross site scripting is done by using the known vulnerabilities like web based applications, their servers or plug-ins users rely upon.  Exploiting one of these by inserting malicious coding into a link which appears to be a trustworthy source.  When users click on this link the malicious code will run as a part of the client’s web request and execute on the user’s computer, allowing attacker to steal information.
There are three types of Cross-site scripting
Non-persistent
Persistent
Server side versus DOM based vulnerabilities

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