CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
A security team is using the STRIDE threat modeling methodology for a new web application. Which threat type under STRIDE would be MOST relevant to a SQL injection vulnerability?
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.
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Tampering
SQL injection allows an attacker to tamper with data, violating integrity. STRIDE includes Tampering as the threat that involves unauthorized modification of data.
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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Repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Repudiation involves denying an action.
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Information Disclosure
Why it's wrong here
Information disclosure involves data exposure, but SQL injection can also lead to tampering.
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Spoofing
Why it's wrong here
Spoofing involves impersonation, not data modification.
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Tampering
Why this is correct
Tampering involves malicious modification of data or code.
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