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Reflected XSS

A non-persistent XSS attack where malicious script is reflected off a web server via URL parameters or form submissions.

How it works

A non-persistent XSS attack where malicious script is reflected off a web server via URL parameters or form submissions.

In WordPress

Common in WordPress search forms, admin pages with URL parameters, and AJAX handlers that echo user input.

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What Is Reflected XSS? — WordPress Security Glossary | WP HealthKit