CSSLP Secure Software Testing Practice Question
You are auditing a SAST tool's findings for a Java application. The tool flags a potential XSS in a JSP file, but the output is encoded using a library. How should you classify this finding?
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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Mitigated / False Positive.
If the application uses proper context-aware encoding, the vulnerability is mitigated; the SAST tool likely flagged the use of a sink without verifying the preceding encoding.
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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Informational.
Why it's wrong here
It is a security issue that requires an assessment decision.
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Mitigated / False Positive.
Why this is correct
Proper encoding effectively mitigates XSS risk.
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null
Why it's wrong here
null
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Confirmed Vulnerability.
Why it's wrong here
It is not confirmed if mitigation is present.
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Critical.
Why it's wrong here
The presence of encoding removes the criticality.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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