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SSCP Practice Question: Based on the exhibit, which type of attack is…
Network Topology
Based on the exhibit, which type of attack is most likely being attempted?
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
The exhibit shows a URL parameter containing SQL injection syntax (DROP TABLE users;). The %22%3B%20 sequence decodes to "; " which is used to break out of a SQL query. The destination is an internal host (10.0.0.100), likely a web application server. A status code of 500 indicates a server error, possibly due to the malicious input. Thus, SQL injection (Option D) is correct. The other options do not match the pattern.
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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Cross-site scripting (XSS)
Why it's wrong here
XSS typically injects scripts into the response, not SQL syntax in a parameter.
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SQL injection
Why this is correct
The parameter contains SQL syntax designed to drop a table, which is characteristic of a SQL injection attack.
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Directory traversal
Why it's wrong here
Directory traversal uses '../' to access restricted files, not SQL statements.
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Buffer overflow
Why it's wrong here
Buffer overflow exploits involve sending more data than expected to crash or control a process, not SQL commands.
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