XSS Tester FAQs

Question 1

What types of XSS vulnerabilities can XSS Tester detect?

Accepted Answer

XSS Tester can help detect a range of XSS vulnerabilities, including reflected, stored, and DOM-based XSS. Its ability to fetch JavaScript files and analyze HTTP headers helps in uncovering various exploitation vectors.

Question 2

What are the main features of XSS Tester?

Accepted Answer

Key features include automated payload injection, JavaScript execution detection, raw HTML response retrieval, custom HTTP request creation with header manipulation, and HTTP header analysis.

Question 3

What is XSS Tester?

Accepted Answer

XSS Tester is a security tool that helps you identify and test for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in web applications. It uses an AI-powered MCP server to automate payload injection and analysis.

Question 4

Do I need special software to run XSS Tester?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you'll need Python 3.8+ and the uv package manager. The tool also requires Playwright for browser automation. Refer to the installation guide in the README for setup instructions.

Question 5

How does XSS Tester work?

Accepted Answer

It automates the process of injecting XSS payloads into URLs and analyzing the HTML responses. It can detect JavaScript execution, fetch JavaScript files for DOM XSS analysis, and analyze HTTP headers for security configurations.

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