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CompTIA SY0-701 Exam - Topic 4 Question 37 Discussion

Which of the following is a type of vulnerability that involves inserting scripts into web-based applications in order to take control of the client's web browser?
B) Cross-site scripting
A) SQL injection
C) Zero-day exploit
D) On-path attack

CompTIA SY0-701 Exam - Topic 4 Question 37 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's SY0-701 exam
Question #: 37
Topic #: 4
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Which of the following is a type of vulnerability that involves inserting scripts into web-based applications in order to take control of the client's web browser?

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Suggested Answer: B

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into a website, which are then executed in the user's web browser, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.Reference: Security+ SY0-701 Course Content, Security+ SY0-601 Book.


by Bernardo at Apr 05, 2025, 11:47 AM

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Azzie
7 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not a zero-day exploit?
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Delmy
7 months ago
100% agree with B, it's a common issue.
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Eleonora
7 months ago
Definitely B, Cross-site scripting is the one!
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Rusty
7 months ago
Surprised people still confuse these terms!
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Dorthy
7 months ago
I thought it was SQL injection at first.
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Johnson
8 months ago
I feel like I've seen a similar question before, and I think the answer was Cross-site scripting too.
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Jonelle
8 months ago
Zero-day exploit sounds familiar, but I don't think it fits this description.
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Thomasena
8 months ago
I remember practicing a question about SQL injection, but this one feels different.
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Alida
8 months ago
I think this might be related to Cross-site scripting, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Mike
9 months ago
Cross-site scripting is the classic example of a script injection vulnerability, so I'm pretty confident that's the right choice for this question.
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Michael
9 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the differences between these types of vulnerabilities. I'll have to review my notes to make sure I understand the details of each one.
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Kanisha
9 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. Cross-site scripting allows an attacker to take control of a client's web browser, so that has to be the right answer here.
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Ronnie
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know cross-site scripting involves injecting scripts, but I'm not totally confident that's the right answer.
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Carline
9 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty sure the answer is cross-site scripting.
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Mari
1 year ago
I'll go with B) Cross-site scripting. It's like the hackers are trying to direct the show on your website. Talk about a plot twist!
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Wendell
1 year ago
Definitely a plot twist for your website!
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Cortney
1 year ago
Yeah, it's like they're pulling the strings behind the scenes.
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Noble
1 year ago
I think B) Cross-site scripting is a sneaky one.
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Paulina
1 year ago
B) Cross-site scripting, for sure. It's like the hackers are writing their own lines in the script of your website. Sneaky stuff!
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Carey
1 year ago
Ugh, cross-site scripting is the worst! It's like someone hacking into your browser and taking over. Not cool at all.
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Adell
1 year ago
It's important to stay updated on different types of vulnerabilities to keep our data safe.
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Theodora
1 year ago
I always make sure to protect my web applications from SQL injection too.
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Glenna
1 year ago
I know, cross-site scripting can be really dangerous.
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Mari
1 year ago
B) Cross-site scripting seems like the most logical choice here. I've heard horror stories about how it can really mess up a web app.
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Adell
1 year ago
C) Zero-day exploit is another dangerous type of vulnerability that can catch developers off guard.
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Elinore
1 year ago
B) Cross-site scripting can definitely cause a lot of damage if not properly secured.
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Annelle
1 year ago
A) SQL injection is also a common vulnerability that hackers exploit.
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Gaynell
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think A) SQL injection could also be a possibility.
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Noble
1 year ago
I agree with Glory, Cross-site scripting makes sense for that scenario.
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Glory
1 year ago
I think the answer is B) Cross-site scripting.
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