312-85 Data Analysis Practice Question
While conducting a threat modeling exercise using STRIDE, you are analyzing a cloud-based API gateway. You notice that authentication tokens are being logged in plain text in the debugging logs. Which threat category in STRIDE is most specifically violated here?
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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Information Disclosure
STRIDE stands for Spoofing, Tampering, Repudiation, Information Disclosure, Denial of Service, and Elevation of Privilege. Plain text logging of tokens is a classic Information Disclosure vulnerability.
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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Elevation of Privilege
Why it's wrong here
Elevation of Privilege relates to gaining unauthorized access rights.
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Information Disclosure
Why this is correct
Logging sensitive credentials is a direct failure of confidentiality.
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Tampering
Why it's wrong here
Tampering refers to unauthorized modification of data.
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Repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Repudiation relates to the inability to prove an action occurred.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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