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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Cross-site Scripting

NIST SP 800-63-3

Cross-Site Scripting

NIST SP 800-28 Version 2

Definition(s):

Cross-Site Scripting is a security flaw found in some Web applications that enables unauthorized parties to cause client-side scripts to be executed by other users of the Web application.
Source(s):
NISTIR 7711 under Cross-Site Scripting

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