reflected cross-site scripting

noun

A cross-site scripting attack where the malicious script is relayed to the victim in an e-mail or as a URL parameter.

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Meanings

nounreflected cross-site scripting (uncountable)

alternative reflected XSS

  1. uncountablecomputer securityA cross-site scripting attack where the malicious script is relayed to the victim in an e-mail or as a URL parameter.
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