Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks for Pentesters

🚀 Master Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks for Pentesterscourse by Ajin Abraham 🛡️

Course Headline: Dive Deep into the World of XSS - Learn the Most Common Web Application Code Injection Vulnerability In-Depth!

About the Course:

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) for Pentesterscourses: This comprehensive course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of Cross Site Scripting, one of the most prevalent web application security vulnerabilities. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced penetration tester, this course will guide you through the complexities of XSS, its variants, and real-world exploitation techniques.

Why This Course?

• In-Depth Coverage: Go beyond the basics and explore the nuances of XSS, including advanced topics like Mutation XSS (mXSS) and Relative Path Overwrite XSS (RPO XSS).
• Hands-On Learning: Engage with interactive demos and exercises to apply what you learn in real-time.
• Practical Skills: Equip yourself with the knowledge to perform a variety of attacks, from simple phishing attempts to complex reverse TCP shells, using tools like OWASP Xenotix XSS Exploit Framework.
• Real-World Scenarios: Learn how to identify and exploit XSS vulnerabilities in real-world applications.
• Mitigation Strategies: Understand the importance of input validation, context-sensitive output escaping, and security headers to protect against XSS attacks.

Course Highlights:

• What is XSS? Discover the essence of Cross Site Scripting and its significance in web application security.

• Types of XSS: Get to know the different types of XSS, including:

  • Reflected XSS (Non-Persistent XSS): Learn how these attacks occur and how to prevent them.
  • Stored XSS (Persistent XSS): Understand the impact of these vulnerabilities and how they differ from Reflected XSS.
  • DOM XSS: Explore the Document Object Model (DOM) and its unique handling of scripts.

  Dive deeper into specific types like mXSS and RPO XSS with their respective demos and exercises.

• Sources of XSS: Identify where XSS attacks originate from and how they can be injected into web applications.

• Different Contexts in XSS: Understand the critical role context plays in XSS vulnerabilities, including:

  • HTML Context
  • Attribute Context
  • URL Context
  • Style Context
  • Script Context

• Real World Attacks: Learn about the various attacks that can be performed using XSS, from simple keylogging to complex driveby attacks.

• Exploiting XSS with OWASP Xenotix XSS Exploit Framework: Get hands-on experience with this powerful tool for detecting and exploiting XSS vulnerabilities.

• XSS Protection: Acquire best practices for protecting your web applications against XSS attacks, including input validation, proper output encoding, and the use of security headers.

Takeaways:

As a student of this course, you will receive:

• "The Ultimate XSS Protection Cheat Sheet" from OpenSecurity to serve as your quick-reference guide for safeguarding against XSS attacks.

With only 2 hours of investment, you can become proficient in identifying and mitigating XSS vulnerabilities, a critical skill for any cybersecurity professional or penetration tester. Enroll now and elevate your skills to the next level! 🎓✨