How to Bypass XSS Filters: A Practical Example

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Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a common web application vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. XSS can be used for various purposes, such as stealing cookies, session hijacking, phishing, defacement, and more.

However, many web applications have implemented XSS filters to prevent or mitigate XSS attacks. XSS filters are mechanisms that scan…