350-701 Security Concepts Practice Question
An attacker injects a malicious SQL query into a web application's login form, bypassing authentication. Which type of exploitation is this?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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SQL injection
SQL injection is an attack where malicious SQL statements are inserted into an entry field for execution.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
Why it's wrong here
CSRF tricks a user into performing unwanted actions on an authenticated web application.
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Buffer overflow
Why it's wrong here
Buffer overflow occurs when data exceeds a buffer's capacity, overwriting adjacent memory.
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SQL injection
Why this is correct
SQL injection manipulates database queries through user input.
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Cross-site scripting (XSS)
Why it's wrong here
XSS injects client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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