XSS-FREAK

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) stands out as a rapidly growing security concern for web applications. It occurs when a web application executes arbitrary or malicious JavaScript, rendering the website vulnerable. Numerous tools, known as XSS Scanners, have been developed to identify XSS vulnerabilities within target domains. One such tool is XSS-Freak, created using the Python programming language. XSS-Freak is both open-source and freely accessible on GitHub. This tool functions by systematically exploring the target domain's various links and directories, thereby enhancing the potential for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities.

HOW XSS-Freak works?

After executing the script using the Python interpreter, the user is required to input a list of XSS payloads for testing purposes on the target domain. Following this, XSS-Freak undertakes the task of systematically traversing directories and links, analyzing the parameters in order to identify potential insertion points for the specified payloads. This marks the beginning of the testing process. XSS-Freak then incorporates all identified HTML INPUT elements into its scope of attack.

Subsequently, XSS-Freak initiates an assault on these HTML INPUT elements utilizing the provided XSS payloads from the user's list. The tool actively assesses each input point for vulnerabilities. In instances where the HTML INPUT elements have not been adequately sanitized and filtered, the script promptly recognizes this deficiency. The output of the tool includes the identification of the vulnerable parameter, thereby indicating the presence of a security vulnerability.

Note: Make Sure You have Python Installed on your System, as this is a python-based tool.

STEPS TO INSTALL PYTHON

Run the following commands in terminal to install python:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

sudo apt install python3 python3-pip

Confirm you have installed Python

python3 --version

STEPS TO INSTALL XSS-FREAK

Step 1: Initiate the installation process of the tool on your Kali Linux operating system by executing the following command:

git clone https://github.com/AssetX/XSS-Freak.git

Step 2: Navigate to the tool's directory to facilitate its execution using the subsequent command:

cd XSS-Freak

Step 3: While situated within the XSS-Freak directory, proceed to install a necessary dependency by executing the provided command:

sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 4: With the required dependencies successfully installed on your Kali Linux operating system, you can now initiate the tool and access its help section by executing the following command:

python3 XSS-Freak.py -h

Advantages and Disadvantages are as follows:

ADVANTAGES:

Support for Multi-threading: The XSS-Freak tool incorporates multi-threading capabilities, enhancing efficiency and accelerating the processing speed for improved performance. This feature allows it to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, optimizing its overall execution.

Crawling ability over complete websites: XSS-Freak boasts an advanced crawling mechanism that enables comprehensive exploration across entire websites. This capability ensures a thorough assessment of various links, directories, and parameters, contributing to a comprehensive security evaluation.

XSS-Freak tool is Versatile: One of the key attributes of XSS-Freak is its versatility. The tool's adaptable nature allows it to accommodate a wide range of scenarios and configurations, making it an asset for identifying and addressing XSS vulnerabilities in diverse web applications.

DISADVANTAGES:

Not supported on the phones: XSS-Freak tool does not have compatibility with mobile devices.

Requires a high-speed Internet connection: It necessitates a robust and high-speed Internet connection to function optimally.

Requires advanced hardware: Additionally, the tool mandates the utilization of advanced hardware for efficient and effective operation.