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DEVASC Exam - Question 455


Which type of OWASP threat uses malicious scripts that are injected into otherwise benign and trusted websites?

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Correct Answer: C

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a type of attack where malicious scripts are injected into otherwise benign and trusted websites. This type of threat exploits vulnerabilities in web applications which allow the attacker to send malicious script to another user, generally browser-side scripts like JavaScript.

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GhneumaOption: C
Jun 27, 2024

This is not the anatomy of a brute-force attack. It's Cross Site Scripting (XSS). https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/xss/

wildbandana
Jun 15, 2024

A checked in docs

wildbandanaOption: A
Jun 18, 2024

checked in docs

sandaruwann654Option: C
Oct 6, 2024

C is correct

StewartJOption: B
Jan 20, 2025

confirmed via documentation B

Willieearl1k
Jan 25, 2025

my brother in christ, XSS(Cross Site Scripting). C