# Course 38 - Web Security Known Web Attacks | Episode 4: From Phishing to Reverse Clickjacking

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Podcast: [CyberCode Academy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cybercode-academy-7578615)
Published: 2026-07-05T06:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: window.opener risks, phishing via tab manipulation, and Same Origin Method Execution (SOME)1. What is window.openerUsing JavaScript:🔹 Definition: A property that gives a newly opened tab access to its parent tab 🔹 When it exists: When a link uses target="_blank" 👉 Key Insight A child tab can control or modify the parent tab2. Why window.opener is Dangerous🔹 Core issue: Trust between tabs is implicit 🔹 Risk: The new tab may be malicious or compromised 👉 Key Insight Opening external links creates a hidden trust boundary3. Phishing via window.opener🔹 Attack flow: User clicks link on trusted site New tab opens (attacker-controlled) Attacker uses window.opener Parent tab is redirected to fake login page 👉 Key Insight User thinks they’re still on the trusted site4. Why This Phishing Works🔹 Psychological factor: User trusts the original tab 🔹 Technical factor: URL changes silently in background 👉 Key Insight This attack combines technical manipulation + human trust5. Same Origin Method Execution (SOME)🔹 Definition: Triggering actions in another window using limited scripting capabilities 🔹 Also known as: Reverse clickjacking 👉 Key Insight Even without full XSS, attackers can still execute actions indirectly6. How SOME Works🔹 Core idea: Child tab keeps reference to parent Waits for parent to reach sensitive state Triggers actions programmatically 👉 Key Insight Timing + reference = powerful attack vector7. Weak Callback Exploitation🔹 Targets: JSONP endpoints Legacy browser integrations 🔹 Why they matter: Accept limited characters Still allow function execution 👉 Key Insight Even restricted inputs can be abused for execution8. Example Impact of SOME🔹 Possible actions: Trigger button clicks Submit forms Perform sensitive operations 👉 Key Insigh…

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