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CompTIA SY0-701 Exam - Topic 5 Question 26 Discussion

Which of the following examples would be best mitigated by input sanitization?
A) <script>alert ('Warning!') ,-</script>
B) nmap - 10.11.1.130
C) Email message: 'Click this link to get your free gift card.'
D) Browser message: 'Your connection is not private.'

CompTIA SY0-701 Exam - Topic 5 Question 26 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's SY0-701 exam
Question #: 26
Topic #: 5
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Which of the following examples would be best mitigated by input sanitization?

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Suggested Answer: A

This example of a script injection attack would be best mitigated by input sanitization. Input sanitization involves cleaning or filtering user inputs to ensure that they do not contain harmful data, such as malicious scripts. This prevents attackers from executing script-based attacks (e.g., Cross-Site Scripting or XSS).

Nmap command is unrelated to input sanitization, as it is a network scanning tool.

Email phishing attempts require different mitigations, such as user training.

Browser warnings about insecure connections involve encryption protocols, not input validation


by Herman at Sep 17, 2024, 12:52 AM

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Donte
10 months ago
A is the obvious choice, no doubt!
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Ronny
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure D doesn't need it too?
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Margot
10 months ago
No way, A is the only one that needs it!
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Lore
10 months ago
I think B could also use some sanitization.
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Delisa
11 months ago
Definitely A, that's classic XSS!
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Eun
11 months ago
I’m confused about option D; it seems more like a warning message rather than something that would need sanitization.
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Tammara
11 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think option C could relate to phishing rather than input sanitization.
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Ivette
11 months ago
I remember practicing with similar questions, and I feel like option B might be more about network scanning rather than input sanitization.
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Lawanda
11 months ago
I think input sanitization is mainly about preventing code injection, so I’m leaning towards option A with the script tag.
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Hermila
11 months ago
Option A is definitely the one that would benefit most from input sanitization. The other examples seem to involve different types of security risks that might require different mitigation strategies. I'll need to review my notes on input sanitization and other security best practices to make sure I choose the right approach.
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Lamar
11 months ago
I think option A is the clear choice here. Anything with a script tag is a big red flag and needs to be sanitized before it can be safely used. The other options don't seem to involve the same kind of injection risk.
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Eun
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about the other options. The nmap command in B and the email message in C don't seem like they would be mitigated by input sanitization. I'll have to think about those a bit more.
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Corinne
11 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. The script tag in option A is clearly a case of potential code injection, so input sanitization would be the best way to mitigate that.
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Glenn
11 months ago
I'm a little confused on this one. Is input sanitization the right approach for all of these, or are some of them better handled in other ways? I want to make sure I understand the nuances before I commit to an answer.
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Yesenia
12 months ago
I thought I heard something about fire-safe storage for microfilm, but I can't remember the details. Does anyone know if that applies here?
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Janine
2 years ago
D seems more like a TLS/SSL configuration problem, not an input sanitization issue. I'm voting for C.
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Helaine
2 years ago
B doesn't seem like it needs input sanitization, it's more about network scanning.
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Iola
2 years ago
I think A is a dangerous example that needs to be mitigated with input sanitization.
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Apolonia
2 years ago
I agree, C is definitely a good example for input sanitization.
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Kenneth
2 years ago
B is just a standard network scanning tool, not really a security issue. I'd go with C on this one.
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Rhea
2 years ago
C) Email message: \'Click this link to get your free gift card.\'
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Ellsworth
2 years ago
I think option A could also benefit from input sanitization, as it can prevent cross-site scripting attacks.
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Kristin
2 years ago
Haha, looks like someone's trying to hack the exam questions! But seriously, A is the obvious choice.
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Jennie
2 years ago
Option A looks like a clear case of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Input sanitization would definitely help mitigate that.
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Layla
2 years ago
Input sanitization would help prevent that kind of phishing attack.
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Malika
2 years ago
C) Email message: Click this link to get your free gift card.
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Patti
2 years ago
That looks like a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
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Chauncey
2 years ago
A)
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Venita
2 years ago
C is the clear winner here. Unsanitized email links can lead to phishing attacks. Input sanitization is crucial for that.
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Bettyann
2 years ago
B seems pretty harmless to me, but A is the clear choice. Gotta keep those script kiddies at bay!
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Fletcher
2 years ago
Definitely, can't be too careful with security.
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Jamika
2 years ago
Agreed, we need to protect against malicious scripts.
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Dortha
2 years ago
A is definitely the best choice for input sanitization.
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Carmen
2 years ago
D) Browser message: \'Your connection is not private.\'
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Rory
2 years ago
C) Email message: \'Click this link to get your free gift card.\'
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Tyra
2 years ago
B) nmap - 10.11.1.130
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Michael
2 years ago
A)
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Troy
2 years ago
I agree with Nan, because input sanitization can help prevent malicious code in email messages.
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Elina
2 years ago
I say C. Those phishing emails are the worst, gotta watch out for that stuff.
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Tasia
2 years ago
I say C. Those phishing emails are the worst, gotta watch out for that stuff.
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Detra
2 years ago
D) Browser message: \'Your connection is not private.\'
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Wendell
2 years ago
C) Email message: \'Click this link to get your free gift card.\'
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Verda
2 years ago
B) nmap - 10.11.1.130
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Silva
2 years ago
A)
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Noemi
2 years ago
Definitely option A! That script tag is just begging to be sanitized.
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Paulina
2 years ago
A)
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Nan
2 years ago
I think the best example for input sanitization would be option C.
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