What form of software vulnerability allows threat actors to execute arbitrary client-side scripts inside other users' browsers by compromising vulnerable web outputs? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What form of software vulnerability allows threat actors to execute arbitrary client-side scripts inside other users' browsers by compromising vulnerable web outputs?
A. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
B. Buffer Overflow
C. SQL Injection
D. Zero-Day Exploit
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
XSS allows threat actors to execute malicious client-side scripts inside other users' browser views by compromising vulnerable web outputs.

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