200-201 Security Concepts Practice Question
A security analyst discovers that a server's configuration allows users to access files outside of their intended directory. In security terminology, what is this weakness called?
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Vulnerability
A vulnerability is a weakness that can be exploited.
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Exploit
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An exploit is actual code or technique that takes advantage of a vulnerability.
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Vulnerability
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A vulnerability is a specific weakness in a system that can be exploited.
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Threat
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A threat is a potential danger that exploits a vulnerability.
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Risk
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Risk is the likelihood and impact of a threat exploiting a vulnerability.
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