cross-site scripting (xss) authentication bypass
Cross-site scripting (XSS) authentication bypass refers to a security vulnerability where an attacker manipulates a web application's authentication mechanism through injecting malicious code into the application. This allows the attacker to bypass the authentication process and gain unauthorized access to protected areas or sensitive user information.
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