SSCP Systems and Application Security Practice Question
During a code review, a developer identifies that a web application directly concatenates user input into SQL queries without sanitization. This vulnerability is classified under which OWASP Top 10 category?
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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Injection
SQL injection occurs when untrusted data is sent to an interpreter as part of a command. It is a classic injection flaw, which is the top category in OWASP.
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 involves injecting client-side scripts, not SQL commands.
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Security Misconfiguration
Why it's wrong here
Misconfiguration is about insecure defaults or settings, not coding flaws.
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Broken Access Control
Why it's wrong here
Broken access control deals with authorization bypass, not injection.
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Injection
Why this is correct
SQL injection is a type of injection attack, which is the correct OWASP category.
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Variation 1. An application security team is reviewing code for vulnerabilities. They find that user input is directly concatenated into an SQL query without sanitization. This is an example of which OWASP Top 10 vulnerability?
medium- ✓ A.Injection
- B.Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- C.Security Misconfiguration
- D.Broken Access Control
Why A: Concatenating user input into SQL queries allows injection attacks. Injection is a top vulnerability.
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