In this section, we'll describe DOM-based cross-site scripting (DOM XSS), explain how to find DOM XSS vulnerabilities, and talk about how to exploit DOM XSS with different sources and …

The following list provides a quick overview of common DOM-based vulnerabilities and an example of a sink that can lead to each one. For a more comprehensive list of relevant sinks, …

DOM-based XSS (also known as DOM XSS) arises when an application contains some client-side JavaScript that processes data from an untrusted source in an unsafe way, usually by writing …

Description: Cross-site scripting (DOM-based) DOM-based vulnerabilities arise when a client-side script reads data from a controllable part of the DOM (for example, the URL) and processes …

Back in the lab, go to the target website and use the search bar to search for a random test string, such as "XSS". Return to the Proxy tool in Burp Suite and forward the request. On the …

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Dec 16, 2025 · DOM-based XSS (DOM XSS) arises when an application contains client-side JavaScript that processes data from an untrusted source in an unsafe way, usually by writing …

This lab contains a DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerability in the search query tracking functionality. It uses the JavaScript document.write function, which writes data out to the page.

This lab contains a DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerability in the search blog functionality. It uses an innerHTML assignment, which changes the HTML contents of a div element, using …

Dec 16, 2025 · This information enables you to easily see the XSS context and test which characters and events you need to craft an exploit. In the following example, we've …