This lab simulates a cross-site scripting vulnerability that can be found in an online banking application built using Python which fails to validate input and encode output Using Visual Studio Code participants will determine whether the data is correctly encoded for the context in which it will appear in web application output.
Learning Objectives
On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills required to:
- Identify a cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in a Python application
- Fix cross-site scripting vulnerabilities without making any unnecessary changes to the code or the system
- Determine if data is correctly encoded
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Risk Management
- Software Development
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