SPLK-1001 Splunk Basics and Interface Navigation Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. ``` 2023-10-01 12:00:00,000 ERROR [SplunkWeb] - CSRF token validation failed. Request rejected. ```
Refer to the exhibit. A user reports they cannot log in to Splunk Web and sees this error in the logs. What is the most likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse authentication errors (wrong password) with session/CSRF token errors, but Splunk logs distinct error messages for each, and this question tests the ability to interpret the specific log entry rather than assuming a generic login failure.
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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The user's session has expired or the CSRF token is invalid.
The error message indicates an invalid CSRF token or expired session, which is a security mechanism in Splunk Web that prevents cross-site request forgery. When a session expires or the CSRF token is invalid, the user cannot authenticate or maintain their session, leading to a login failure. This is distinct from incorrect credentials, which would produce a different error.
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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The user typed an incorrect username or password.
Why it's wrong here
Authentication failure shows different log messages.
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The user's session has expired or the CSRF token is invalid.
Why this is correct
CSRF token validation is session-related.
- ✗
The Splunk indexer is not responding.
Why it's wrong here
Indexer issues would show connection errors, not CSRF.
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The user ran too many searches and hit a limit.
Why it's wrong here
Search limits are not related to CSRF.
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