word
cross-site scripting
KROS-syt SKRIP-ting
krɒs saɪt ˈskrɪptɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
crosssitescripting
Dictionary meaning
web security vulnerability allowing attackers to inject malicious client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users; abbreviated XSS; enables cookie theft, session hijacking, and credential phishing; occurs when applications include untrusted data in web output without proper validation or escaping
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