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Cross-Site Scripting

XSS to Account Takeover

alert(1) proves execution. Cookie theft proves impact. Learn how to chain XSS into a full account takeover — the step that turns a P3 into a P1.

Intermediate45 min11 lessons3 hands-on
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First lesson free. The full module is part of Pro.

You'll be able to

  • ✓Chain XSS with session cookie theft to perform full account takeover
  • ✓Steal session tokens via document.cookie and XMLHttpRequest
  • ✓Bypass HttpOnly cookies using alternative exfiltration techniques
  • ✓Exploit XSS to perform actions on behalf of the victim

Lessons

  1. 1From Alert Box to Admin Access
  2. 2Cookie Theft and Session Hijacking
  3. 3Beyond Cookies — LocalStorage, SPA Attacks, and CSRF Chains
  4. 4Practice: Reflected XSS Cookie Theft
  5. 5Your Turn: Steal the SessionHANDS-ON
  6. 6Level Up: Bypass the FilterHANDS-ON
  7. 7Practice: Inject and Impersonate
  8. 8When Cookie Theft Fails — HttpOnly
  9. 9Building the Full Takeover Chain
  10. 10Final quiz
  11. 11Hands-on Lab: Exploit Shoply SearchHANDS-ON
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