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XSS by changing request parameters

XSS by changing request parameters

Testing vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts in query parameters to bypass security measures and execute unauthorized code.

Cross-site scripting (XSS)

"Security test that aims to identify vulnerabilities in web applications. By injecting malicious scripts in query parameters , attackers can bypass security measures and execute unauthorized code on the victim's browser." "This test helps developers uncover and address potential XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerabilities, ensuring robust protection against malicious attacks."

"Security test that aims to identify vulnerabilities in web applications. By injecting malicious scripts in query parameters , attackers can bypass security measures and execute unauthorized code on the victim's browser." "This test helps developers uncover and address potential XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerabilities, ensuring robust protection against malicious attacks."

Impact of the vulnerability

Impact of the vulnerability

An XSS vulnerability can have significant impacts, including the potential for data theft, unauthorized access, session hijacking, defacement of web pages, and the injection of malicious content.

An XSS vulnerability can have significant impacts, including the potential for data theft, unauthorized access, session hijacking, defacement of web pages, and the injection of malicious content.

How this template works

APIs Selection

The template uses API selection filters to specify the criteria for selecting the APIs to be tested. In this case, the filters include response code, method, response payload, and query parameters. For example, it selects APIs with a response code between 200 and 299, uses the "GET" method, and checks if the response payload contains the HTML doctype declaration.

Execute request

The template defines a single request to be executed. It modifies the query parameter by injecting a malicious script that triggers an alert with the document's domain. This is done to test for XSS vulnerabilities in the targeted API.

Validation

The template specifies the expected response payload for validation. It checks if the response payload contains either the script that triggers the alert or the HTML doctype declaration. If the validation fails, it indicates that the API is vulnerable to XSS attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this XSS test

What is the purpose of this XSS test

What is the purpose of this XSS test

What is the impact of an XSS vulnerability

What is the impact of an XSS vulnerability

What is the impact of an XSS vulnerability

What category and subcategory does this test fall under

What category and subcategory does this test fall under

What category and subcategory does this test fall under

What are the selection filters used for this test

What are the selection filters used for this test

What are the selection filters used for this test

What is the modification made to the query parameter in the execute phase

What is the modification made to the query parameter in the execute phase

What is the modification made to the query parameter in the execute phase

What is the validation criteria for a successful test

What is the validation criteria for a successful test

What is the validation criteria for a successful test

Loved by security teams!

Loved by security teams!

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"We are absolutely thrilled with the testing feature of Akto. We have used it on our graphQL endpoints and it performs flawlessly identifying common API security issues. It's truly a game-changer and we highly recommend Akto to anyone looking to effortlessly secure their API endpoints. With a user-friendly interface, it's the perfect solution for anyone looking to embrace custom rules with context to reduce false positives."

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Security team,

Loom

"We are absolutely thrilled with the testing feature of Akto. We have used it on our graphQL endpoints and it performs flawlessly identifying common API security issues. It's truly a game-changer and we highly recommend Akto to anyone looking to effortlessly secure their API endpoints. With a user-friendly interface, it's the perfect solution for anyone looking to embrace custom rules with context to reduce false positives."

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Security team,

Loom

"We are absolutely thrilled with the testing feature of Akto. We have used it on our graphQL endpoints and it performs flawlessly identifying common API security issues. It's truly a game-changer and we highly recommend Akto to anyone looking to effortlessly secure their API endpoints. With a user-friendly interface, it's the perfect solution for anyone looking to embrace custom rules with context to reduce false positives."

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Security team,

Loom

"The text editor in Akto is absolutely remarkable. Its user-friendly YAML format strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and power. With intuitive features like 'API selection filter', 'Execute', Validate' creating test rules becomes incredibly easy. Akto's test editor is a game-changer, enabling seamless creation of highly personalized and effective tests that could meet the needs of any modern day organization. "

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Security team,

Rippling

"The text editor in Akto is absolutely remarkable. Its user-friendly YAML format strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and power. With intuitive features like 'API selection filter', 'Execute', Validate' creating test rules becomes incredibly easy. Akto's test editor is a game-changer, enabling seamless creation of highly personalized and effective tests that could meet the needs of any modern day organization. "

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Security team,

Rippling

"The text editor in Akto is absolutely remarkable. Its user-friendly YAML format strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and power. With intuitive features like 'API selection filter', 'Execute', Validate' creating test rules becomes incredibly easy. Akto's test editor is a game-changer, enabling seamless creation of highly personalized and effective tests that could meet the needs of any modern day organization. "

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Rippling

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