alert(1) Is Not a Vulnerability: The Real Impact of XSS Attacks

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Explore real-world XSS escalation and impact beyond alert(1), including privilege escalation, account takeover scenarios, OAuth abuse, and practical methods
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XSS can range from an informational finding to a critical security vulnerability, depending on several factors, including the security context in which the XSS executes, the type of application affected, and the application's available functionality.