Cross Site Scripting is
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a mechanism of sharing scripts between two websites
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a code injection technique that exploits a security vulnerability occurring in the database layer of an application
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is a type of computer security vulnerability typically found in web applications that enables malicious attackers to inject client-side script into web pages viewed by other users.
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is a way to protect websites using JavaScripts
Reveal answer
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C
Correct answer
Explanation
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) is a vulnerability where attackers inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. It exploits insufficient input validation or output encoding. Option B describes SQL injection (database layer), while option A and D are incorrect characterizations.