What vulnerability is detected in the web application here?

While testing web applications, you attempt to insert the following test script into the search area on the company’s web site:

<script>alert(‘Testing Testing Testing’)</script>

Later, when you press the search button, a pop up box appears on your screen with the text "Testing Testing Testing".

What vulnerability is detected in the web application here?
A . Cross Site Scripting
B . Password attacks
C . A Buffer Overflow
D . A hybrid attack

View Answer

Answer: A