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Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is one of the oldest and most persistent vulnerabilities in modern applications. Despite being recognized for over 20 years, it still affects both legacy systems and new cloud-native architectures.
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) noted that the threat of XSS remains significant, as it regularly receives reports about it across various services and applications.
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A recent MSRC report highlighted the ongoing threat of XSS vulnerabilities, noting that advanced security measures like Content Security Policies (CSP) and secure libraries are still insufficient.
Since January 2024, the MSRC has addressed over 970 XSS cases, showing their ongoing commitment to handling this type of vulnerability.
XSS By The Numbers:
Between July 2024 and July 2025, XSS vulnerabilities accounted for 15% of all “Important” or “Critical” security cases handled by the MSRC.
The center handled 265 XSS cases, with 263 deemed Important and two Critical. Microsoft rewarded security researchers with $912,300 for identifying these vulnerabilities.
The highest reward for a significant XSS attack, like token theft or a zero-click exploit, was $20,000. Click here to read the full report here.
