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hunt-xss

Detect and analyze XSS vulnerabilities in web applications using Python.

5|Updated May 27, 2026
Search Tags:#xss#penetration testing#web security#application security#vulnerability hunting
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cybersecwoman/Kiro-BugHunter --skill hunt-xss-cybersecwoman
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hunt-xss
Source: https://github.com/cybersecwoman/Kiro-BugHunter/tree/main/skills/hunt-xss
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cybersecwoman/Kiro-BugHunter --skill hunt-xss-cybersecwoman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill is designed to help security professionals detect and analyze XSS vulnerabilities in web applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Targeted XSS Hunting: Detects XSS vulnerabilities across various endpoints of a target application.
  • Attack Surface Analysis: Provides signals for common attack vectors, such as URL patterns and response headers.
  • Technical Methodology: Offers a step-by-step hunting methodology and payload/detection patterns.
  • Bypass Techniques: Describes bypass techniques for common security controls.
  • Impact Examples: Includes real-world scenarios where XSS vulnerabilities were exploited.
  • Chains & Compositions: Explains how XSS can be chained with other vulnerabilities for more significant impact.

Quick Start

Run the 'hunt-xss' skill to begin hunting for XSS vulnerabilities in your target application.

Frequently Asked Questions about hunt-xss

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I detect DOM-based and stored XSS vulnerabilities in web applications?▼

To detect XSS vulnerabilities, this Skill identifies reflection, storage, and DOM-based vectors across target endpoints. It analyzes URL patterns and parses JavaScript to uncover injection points.

What is the best way to bypass Content Security Policy during XSS hunting?▼

Bypassing Content Security Policy involves analyzing response headers and applying specific bypass techniques. This Skill provides payload patterns and detection methods to evade common security controls.

How do I find XSS attack vectors using URL analysis?▼

Finding XSS attack vectors via URL analysis involves examining URL parameters for reflection points. This Skill scripts URL analysis to identify patterns and inject payloads to confirm vulnerabilities.

Can I chain XSS vulnerabilities with other web security flaws?▼

Yes, XSS vulnerabilities can be chained with other flaws for greater impact. This Skill explains composition techniques and provides real-world scenarios where XSS was exploited alongside other issues.

How do I start penetration testing for XSS on a target application?▼

Starting XSS penetration testing involves running a targeted scan across application endpoints. This Skill offers a step-by-step hunting methodology and payload patterns to identify reflection and storage vectors.

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