In the context of XSS, what is typically targeted by an attacker?

In the context of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), attackers primarily target user sessions and cookies. XSS is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. When these scripts execute in the context of a user's browser, they can manipulate the content of the website or perform actions on behalf of the user without their consent.

The main goal for an attacker using XSS is often to steal sensitive information such as session identifiers or cookies. By accessing a user's session data, attackers can impersonate that user and gain unauthorized access to their accounts or perform actions as if they were that user. Therefore, the targeting of user sessions and cookies is a critical aspect of XSS attacks.

While application servers, network traffic, and database entries could be involved in various types of attacks or vulnerabilities, they are not the primary focus in the context of XSS. The direct impact of XSS is predominantly on the user's experience and data rather than the server itself or data storage.