CloudSec-Pro Cloud Workload Protection Practice Question
When configuring a WAAS policy for a web application, what is the 'App Firewall' feature designed to detect?
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 and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
App Firewall in WAAS protects against common application layer attacks.
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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Outdated Docker images.
Why it's wrong here
This is a vulnerability management issue.
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SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
Why this is correct
WAAS App Firewall is specifically built to inspect HTTP traffic for layer 7 attacks like SQLi and XSS.
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Privilege escalation by a kernel exploit.
Why it's wrong here
This is a runtime host security issue.
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Unauthorized SSH access.
Why it's wrong here
This is a network/host security issue, not a web application layer attack.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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