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An API log shows repeated requests such as `GET /api/orders?orderId=105%20OR%201=1--` followed by responses containing many customers' order records instead of one record. Which attack is most likely?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
SQL injection, because the attacker is altering the database query through crafted input.
The injected condition `OR 1=1--` is a classic indicator that user input is being interpreted as part of a database query. The application returns too much data because the attacker has manipulated the SQL logic.
B
Distractor review
Cross-site scripting, because malicious code is being reflected in the browser.
XSS targets the user's browser and typically injects script into pages or responses. This log shows database query manipulation and overbroad data return, which points to SQL injection instead.
C
Distractor review
Cross-site request forgery, because the request appears to be an unauthorized action.
CSRF tricks an authenticated user into making an unwanted action. It does not usually involve modifying query logic with SQL syntax.
D
Distractor review
Broken access control, because the API is not validating the user role correctly.
Broken access control can expose too much data, but the specific payload shown is designed to alter SQL logic. The attack is injection, not simply a missing authorization check.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: SQL injection, because the attacker is altering the database query through crafted input. — This is SQL injection because the attacker is inserting SQL logic into the `orderId` parameter to change the meaning of the backend query. The `OR 1=1--` pattern attempts to make the condition always true and comment out the rest of the statement, which can expose many records. This is a high-risk flaw because it can lead to unauthorized data access or further compromise. Why others are wrong: XSS would target script execution in a browser, not alter a database query. CSRF abuses a logged-in user's session to perform actions, but it does not inject SQL syntax. Broken access control can also expose data, but the specific payload in the log is direct evidence of injection rather than missing role checks.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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