Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a prevalent web application vulnerability that can lead to data theft, session hijacking, or unauthorized actions by injecting malicious scripts into trusted web pages.
The post explains the three main types of XSS attacks: Stored XSS, Reflected XSS, and DOM-Based XSS with real-world examples.
SafeLine WAF is an open-source Web Application Firewall designed to defend against XSS attacks by filtering input, escaping user-generated content, and providing real-time detection and blocking.
SafeLine WAF ensures the safety of web applications by inspecting and sanitizing user inputs, automatically escaping user-generated content, and detecting suspicious requests to prevent XSS attacks.