00 — Overview
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.
Intermediate·45 min·8 tasks
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→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