COURSE: Web Application Security Fundamentals
ASSIGNMENT 1 — XSS Challenge Report
DUE DATE: September 5, 2026
MARKS: 25 points
INSTRUCTOR: Prof. David Reeves
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OBJECTIVE:
Demonstrate a working XSS payload against the provided vulnerable
target and document your methodology.

DELIVERABLES:
  1. Your final working payload (paste verbatim)
  2. Screenshot of alert() triggered (or alternative PoC)
  3. Brief explanation of why the target was vulnerable
  4. Suggested remediation (2-3 sentences)

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
Upload your report as a PDF to this portal under:
  Assignments > Assignment 1 > Upload Submission

GRADING RUBRIC:
  Working payload submitted      — 10 pts
  Explanation of vulnerability   — 8 pts
  Remediation recommendation     — 7 pts

NOTE FROM INSTRUCTOR:
"You are encouraged to try bypassing basic filters.
 Extra credit (5 pts) for demonstrating a filter bypass."
                                        — Prof. David Reeves