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Cross-site scripting (XSS)

Lab

Stored XSS via comment field

Apprentice+90 XP

This lab has a stored XSS vulnerability in the comment functionality. Comments are rendered into the page for all users.

Objective: Post a comment that executes a script when the page loads. Capture the flag when the payload sticks.

How to solve this lab

  1. Click ACCESS THE LAB — the vulnerable app loads from lab.cyberlium.com inside this page (you stay on cyberlium.com).
  2. Follow the objective. Use the hint if you get stuck; open Solution guide only if needed.
  3. When you see a flag like CYBERLIUM{…}, copy it into Submit solution.
  4. Sign in first — correct flags add +90 XP to your account.

Practice app runs on the lab subdomain in the background — you never leave cyberlium.com. XP still goes to the same account.

Sign in first so XP is saved to your account.