: The attacker finds an XSS vulnerability on a target site or uses spear-phishing emails to deliver the script.
: Once the victim visits the compromised page or opens the malicious email, the script runs automatically in their browser. cookie stealer script
: Attackers can impersonate the victim and log into their accounts (e.g., webmail, banking, or social media) without needing a password. : The attacker finds an XSS vulnerability on
: The script accesses the document.cookie object, which often contains session identifiers, login keys, and personalization data. which often contains session identifiers
: It sends the stolen cookies to a remote server controlled by the attacker via an HTTP GET or POST request. Consequences of a Successful Attack