The exhibit demonstrates an example of cross-site scripting (XSS). This type of attack involves injecting malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. In this example, the script <script>alert('I want to pass the DevNet Associate Exam.');</script> is embedded into a URL, and when accessed, it displays an alert message in the web browser.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): A security vulnerability typically found in web applications that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into content from otherwise trusted websites.
[: Cisco DevNet Associate Certification Guide, Chapter on Security, and OWASP documentation on Cross-Site Scripting.]
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