PCI DSS Practice Question: What is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)? | CyberCertPrep
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What is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)?
A.A server configuration issue
B.A network routing problem
C.An attack where malicious scripts are injected into web pages viewed by other users, potentially stealing session data or cardholder information
D.A database error
Why C is correct
XSS allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, which execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session data or cardholder information.
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Where this fits in the PCI DSS exam
Vulnerability Mgmt
Covers vulnerability mgmt concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
This question belongs to the "Vulnerability Management" domain, which makes up about 15% of the PCI DSS exam.
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