#Development #Analyses
XSS is deadly for passkeys · The hidden flaw in passkey authentication https://ilo.im/16d1v9
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#Attacks #Authentication #Passkeys #Vulnerability #Security #XSS #Browser #WebDev #Frontend #JavaScript

XSS Is Deadly for Passkeys: The Hidden Risk of Attestation None
A single XSS vulnerability can turn passkeys from a phishing-resistant login mechanism into a persistent account takeover backdoor. If malicious JavaScript can run on your page, it may be able to register an attacker-controlled passkey against the victim’s account. The user sees nothing, the website records a successful registration,