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Attack Patterns CAPEC-587 — Cross Frame Scripting (XFS)
CAPEC-587

Cross Frame Scripting (XFS)

TLP:CLEAR

Description

Typical severity: High. This attack pattern combines malicious Javascript and a legitimate webpage loaded into a concealed iframe. The malicious Javascript is then able to interact with a legitimate webpage in a manner that is unknown to the user. This attack usually leverages some element of social engineering in that an attacker must convinces a user to visit a web page that the attacker controls.

Mitigation

Avoid clicking on untrusted links. | Employ techniques such as frame busting, which is a method by which developers aim to prevent their site being loaded within a frame.

Details

Platforms
Social-engineering
Software
Added
Jul 14, 2026
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