19+ practice questions focused on Network and Web Application Attacks — one of the most tested topics on the Certified Ethical Hacker CEH exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Network and Web Application Attacks PracticeDuring a penetration test, you notice that a web application accepts user input and displays it directly in the browser without sanitization. Which attack is most likely to succeed?
Explanation: Option C is correct because the scenario describes a classic reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The application accepts user input and displays it directly in the browser without sanitization, allowing an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the victim's browser. This is the defining characteristic of XSS, not SQL injection or command injection, which target server-side interpreters.
As a network defender, you notice an unusually high number of incomplete TCP three-way handshakes from a single external IP to multiple internal hosts. What is the most likely attack taking place?
Explanation: A SYN flood attack exploits the TCP three-way handshake by sending a high volume of SYN packets to target hosts without completing the handshake (i.e., not sending the final ACK). This leaves the target with half-open connections, exhausting its connection table and denying service to legitimate traffic. The observation of incomplete handshakes from a single external IP to multiple internal hosts is a classic signature of a SYN flood.
A security analyst is configuring a web application firewall (WAF) to protect against SQL injection. Which HTTP parameter location should the analyst focus on to block malicious SQL queries?
Explanation: SQL injection attacks commonly target query string parameters because user input in URLs is often directly concatenated into SQL queries without proper sanitization. A WAF configured to inspect and filter query string parameters can block malicious SQL payloads before they reach the database server, as these parameters are the most frequent vector for such attacks.
You are performing a web application security assessment and discover that the application uses a hidden form field named 'price' to store the product price. The price is submitted with the form and used to process payments. Which attack would allow you to purchase an item for a lower price?
Explanation: Parameter tampering is the correct answer because the 'price' field is stored in a hidden form field, which is client-side data that can be modified before submission. By intercepting the HTTP request (e.g., using a proxy like Burp Suite) and changing the 'price' value to a lower amount, the attacker can purchase the item at a reduced cost. This exploits the lack of server-side validation of the price parameter.
A network administrator wants to prevent an attacker from using a network sniffer to capture traffic between a client and a web server. Which protocol should be enforced to encrypt all communication?
Explanation: HTTPS (HTTP over TLS, RFC 2818) encrypts all communication between a client and a web server using TLS/SSL, preventing a network sniffer from capturing plaintext data such as cookies, URLs, or form submissions. This ensures confidentiality and integrity of the web traffic, directly countering passive eavesdropping attacks.
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