hunt-xss

Identify and analyze stored and reflected XSS vulnerabilities in web applications.

Updated May 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/grivera82/pi-bughunter --skill hunt-xss-grivera82
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hunt-xss
Source: https://github.com/grivera82/pi-bughunter/tree/main/skills/hunt-xss
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/grivera82/pi-bughunter --skill hunt-xss-grivera82

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identify and analyze cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in web applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic hunting patterns for reflected and stored XSS across modern web apps
  • Payload templates, detection tips, and surface-area mapping for efficient testing
  • Chains and privilege-context analysis to assess real-world impact and remediation

Quick Start

Launch hunt-xss in a controlled test target to enumerate XSS vectors and validate payload execution.

Frequently Asked Questions about hunt-xss

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify XSS vulnerabilities in web applications systematically?▼

Identify XSS vulnerabilities by applying structured hunting patterns that map surface areas, test payload templates, and analyze execution contexts across reflected and stored inputs.

What is the difference between stored and reflected XSS testing workflows?▼

Stored XSS testing validates payload persistence in application databases, while reflected XSS testing injects payloads directly into URL parameters or form inputs to assess immediate browser execution.

Can I use payload templates for DOM-based XSS detection?▼

Yes, payload templates support DOM-based XSS detection by targeting client-side JavaScript execution sinks, allowing testers to validate payload execution in specific privilege contexts.

What is the best way to assess the real-world impact of an XSS payload?▼

Assess XSS impact by analyzing execution chains and privilege contexts, determining whether the payload can hijack user sessions, manipulate the DOM, or escalate authorization boundaries.

Does structured XSS hunting work for both internal and public web apps?▼

Structured XSS hunting works across public and internal web apps, applying systematic surface-area mapping and detection tips to enumerate vectors regardless of the deployment environment.

Why do I need to consider sanitizer bypass techniques during bug bounty hunting?▼

Sanitizer bypass techniques are required during bug bounty hunting to evade input validation filters, allowing payload patterns to reach vulnerable execution sinks and trigger successful XSS execution.