hunt-xss

Identify and catalog XSS vulnerabilities across target web applications.

13|2|Updated Jun 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chatbotkit/rook --skill hunt-xss-chatbotkit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hunt-xss
Source: https://github.com/chatbotkit/rook/tree/main/skills/hunt-xss
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chatbotkit/rook --skill hunt-xss-chatbotkit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

XSS vulnerabilities in web applications pose significant security risks, including session hijacking, data leakage, and unauthorized actions. This skill provides a comprehensive framework for identifying, validating, and documenting XSS findings with concrete guidance for safe, authorized testing and responsible disclosure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive testing patterns: Coverage of reflected, stored, and DOM-based XSS vectors across web apps, APIs, and document rendering pipelines.
  • Risk-informed storylines: Real-world impact scenarios and chain analyses to help prioritize remediation and escalate findings appropriately.
  • Responsible testing guidance: Best practices for safe, permission-based testing, evidence collection, and coordination with stakeholders.

Quick Start

Describe a target, define scope, and apply the guide's testing payloads to identify XSS vectors in a controlled, authorized engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions about hunt-xss

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I hunt for XSS vulnerabilities in web applications?

Hunting for XSS vulnerabilities requires identifying cross-site scripting vectors in user inputs and rendering paths. This skill provides structured testing patterns and evidence-based payloads to safely find reflected, stored, and DOM-based XSS risks.

What is the best way to test for DOM-based XSS during a pentest?

Testing for DOM-based XSS requires analyzing client-side rendering pipelines and document execution paths. This skill provides comprehensive patterns to identify DOM-based vectors, assess real-world impact scenarios, and document findings using evidence-based payloads.

Can I use structured guidance for bug bounty hunting and responsible disclosure?

Yes, structured guidance is applicable for bug bounty programs and security research engagements. It provides risk-informed storylines, responsible testing guidance, and best practices for safe, permission-based testing, evidence collection, and stakeholder coordination.

Does this XSS testing approach work for APIs and document rendering pipelines?

Yes, comprehensive XSS testing patterns cover web apps, APIs, and document rendering pipelines. The skill identifies cross-site scripting risks in various rendering paths and user input vectors beyond standard HTML interfaces.

How should I score and prioritize XSS risks for remediation?

Scoring XSS risks involves analyzing real-world impact scenarios and chain analyses to prioritize remediation. This skill provides risk-informed storylines to help escalate findings appropriately and guide proactive defense efforts based on evidence.

What are the limitations of testing XSS outside authorized targets?

Testing XSS outside authorized targets is strictly avoided to ensure responsible disclosure. This skill enforces permission-based testing and evidence collection, preventing real-world exploitation outside explicitly authorized engagement scopes.