WordPress XSS attacks: how to prevent cross-site scripting
Cross-site scripting is one of the most common security risks affecting WordPress sites. Learn how XSS attacks work, why plugins, forms, themes, and user-generated content can create vulnerabilities, and how to reduce risk with updates, secure code, proper escaping, WAF protection, and secure WordPress infrastructure.
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