XSStrike

Advanced XSS detection with payload fuzzing.

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pkg: xsstrike

XSStrike analyses reflection contexts and generates tailored payloads, including WAF-bypass attempts.

Syntax

xsstrike -u {url}

Example

xsstrike -u "https://example.com/?q=1"

Tests the q parameter with context-aware XSS payloads.

Options & flags

What each switch does. Toggle them in the builder below to assemble a command.

-u <https://t/?q=1>Target URL.
--crawlCrawl the site for inputs.
--data <q=1>POST data to test.
--blindInject a blind-XSS payload.
-l <2>Crawl depth level.

Command builder

Tick options (and fill any values) to build a ready-to-copy command.

xsstrike

Usage examples

xsstrike -u "https://t/?q=1"

Context-aware XSS test on a parameter.

xsstrike -u https://t --crawl

Crawl then test discovered inputs.

Advantages
  • Context-aware payloads
  • WAF fuzzing/bypass
Disadvantages
  • Active injection
  • Can be slow
Tags
#xss#web

Official docs: XSStrike

Related commands

Frequently asked questions

What is XSStrike used for?
XSStrike analyses reflection contexts and generates tailored payloads, including WAF-bypass attempts.
What is an example XSStrike command?
A common example is: xsstrike -u "https://example.com/?q=1" — Tests the q parameter with context-aware XSS payloads.
Is XSStrike part of Kali Linux?
Yes. XSStrike ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install xsstrike.
What category of security tool is XSStrike?
XSStrike is a Web Application tool with a high-risk profile when run against a live target.

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