hunt-xss

Identify and catalog XSS vulnerabilities across target web applications.

13|2|Updated Jun 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chatbotkit/rook --skill hunt-xss-chatbotkit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hunt-xss
Source: https://github.com/chatbotkit/rook/tree/main/skills/hunt-xss
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chatbotkit/rook --skill hunt-xss-chatbotkit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

XSS vulnerabilities in web applications pose significant security risks, including session hijacking, data leakage, and unauthorized actions. This skill provides a comprehensive framework for identifying, validating, and documenting XSS findings with concrete guidance for safe, authorized testing and responsible disclosure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive testing patterns: Coverage of reflected, stored, and DOM-based XSS vectors across web apps, APIs, and document rendering pipelines.
  • Risk-informed storylines: Real-world impact scenarios and chain analyses to help prioritize remediation and escalate findings appropriately.
  • Responsible testing guidance: Best practices for safe, permission-based testing, evidence collection, and coordination with stakeholders.

Quick Start

Describe a target, define scope, and apply the guide's testing payloads to identify XSS vectors in a controlled, authorized engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions about hunt-xss

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I hunt for XSS vulnerabilities in web applications?▼

Hunting for XSS vulnerabilities requires identifying cross-site scripting vectors in user inputs and rendering paths. This skill provides structured testing patterns and evidence-based payloads to safely find reflected, stored, and DOM-based XSS risks.

What is the best way to test for DOM-based XSS during a pentest?▼

Testing for DOM-based XSS requires analyzing client-side rendering pipelines and document execution paths. This skill provides comprehensive patterns to identify DOM-based vectors, assess real-world impact scenarios, and document findings using evidence-based payloads.

Can I use structured guidance for bug bounty hunting and responsible disclosure?▼

Yes, structured guidance is applicable for bug bounty programs and security research engagements. It provides risk-informed storylines, responsible testing guidance, and best practices for safe, permission-based testing, evidence collection, and stakeholder coordination.

Does this XSS testing approach work for APIs and document rendering pipelines?▼

Yes, comprehensive XSS testing patterns cover web apps, APIs, and document rendering pipelines. The skill identifies cross-site scripting risks in various rendering paths and user input vectors beyond standard HTML interfaces.

How should I score and prioritize XSS risks for remediation?▼

Scoring XSS risks involves analyzing real-world impact scenarios and chain analyses to prioritize remediation. This skill provides risk-informed storylines to help escalate findings appropriately and guide proactive defense efforts based on evidence.

What are the limitations of testing XSS outside authorized targets?▼

Testing XSS outside authorized targets is strictly avoided to ensure responsible disclosure. This skill enforces permission-based testing and evidence collection, preventing real-world exploitation outside explicitly authorized engagement scopes.