11/13/2023 0 Comments Betterzip mac os![]() ![]() In this article, we will look at the example of an application for macOS systems – BetterZip – and how an XSS can be used to execute arbitrary code on a computer. XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) is the vulnerability of the Internet world, which allows the attacker to run their own JavaScript script in the context of the attacked website. The simplest example is to execute a query to the following address: The well-known example of this is when one of the HTTP query parameters is reflected directly in the HTML code. ![]() Usually, in the XSS examples is shown execution of the code alert(1), although, of course, displaying a message in JavaScript does not cause any serious consequences. So how can XSS be used in real world? There are several effects: However, this is sufficient proof that you can execute your own JS code. The ability to read any data in the context of the compromised domain.The possibility of stealing session cookies and, consequently, accessing the session of the user who has been attacked. The ability to perform any actions in the context of the compromised domain.For example, XSS in Gmail can allow all user emails to be read. Attacks on a user’s network or computer e.g., using browser exploits or performing basic port scans.For example, XSS on Facebook can allow you to like or share any pages. Later in the article we will focus on this third effect-the ability to perform any actions in the context of the attacked domain.īetterZip is an application for viewing and creating archives (7z, rar, zip, etc.) for the macOS system. In the default installation, BetterZip is also attached to the QuickLook function in the system, by which pressing the space bar in the default file browser on macOS will display the preview of this file. ![]() When using QuickLook, archive contents are displayed on the zip files (Figure 1). ![]()
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