CSSLP Secure Software Testing Practice Question
When performing a penetration test on an API, which tool is best suited for identifying broken object level authorization (BOLA)?
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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Postman.
Postman or Burp Suite are used to manually manipulate IDs in API requests to see if unauthorized access is granted to other objects.
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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SQLmap.
Why it's wrong here
SQLmap is specifically for SQL injection.
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Why it's wrong here
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Postman.
Why this is correct
Postman allows for easy manipulation of request parameters to test BOLA.
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Nmap.
Why it's wrong here
Nmap is for network reconnaissance, not API authorization testing.
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Wireshark.
Why it's wrong here
Wireshark is for packet capturing, not active exploitation.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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