Which Intrusion Prevention rule specifically targets Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities?

The rule that specifically targets Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities is designed to detect and mitigate attempts by attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Cross-Site Scripting is a prevalent security vulnerability that can allow attackers to bypass access controls and access cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information from the user's browser.

Rule 1000552 is specifically associated with identifying patterns and behaviors that are indicative of XSS attacks, thereby helping to protect web applications against these types of attacks effectively. By implementing this rule, Deep Security can analyze incoming HTTP requests and filter out those that exhibit suspicious behavior consistent with XSS attempts. This proactive approach is essential for safeguarding both the application's integrity and the user's data.

Other rules might address different vulnerabilities or broader categories of threats, but 1000552's specificity towards XSS makes it the appropriate choice for targeting this particular security concern.