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That actually sounds like an awful way to report an XSS. Honestly, as someone that maintains a web service I have to say I'd prefer private disclosure than even
by durin42 16y ago
That actually sounds like an awful way to report an XSS. Honestly, as someone that maintains a web service I have to say I'd prefer private disclosure than even the rickroll approach. All it takes is one "genius" doing some copy-paste action and then you're in a world of hurt and damage control.
- mike-cardwell 16y agoRegarding this and the other response to me. I would never do what I described. I was just trying to demonstrate to those that don't understand XSS properly, that these issues are serious. I don't think a Rick Rolling really gets that issue across. If I do an XSS attack against you on github whilst you are logged in, I can compromise all of your source repositories, your code, and in turn, potentially compromise the systems of your users.
- durin42 16y agoEnd-users aren't who you need to tell. Just site owners. Posting this to HN before it was fixed constitutes (IMO) completely irresponsible disclosure.
- mike-cardwell 16y agoI agree. I would not have disclosed this particular XSS flaw until after it was fixed.