what is X-SS(Cross Site Scripting)?

Answer Posted / prasanna

Cross-site scripting (XSS) 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. An exploited
cross-site scripting vulnerability can be used by attackers
to bypass access controls such as the same origin policy.
Cross-site scripting carried out on websites were roughly
80% of all security vulnerabilities documented by Symantec

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