Logical Operations Exam CFR-210 Topic 7 Question 60 Discussion

Actual exam question for Logical Operations's CFR-210 exam

Question #: 60
Topic #: 7

An incident responder notices many entries in an apache access log file that contain semicolons. Which of the following attacks is MOST likely being attempted?

ASQL injection

BRemote file inclusion

CAccount brute force

DCross-site scripting

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Suggested Answer: A

by Alpha at Apr 11, 2024, 09:10 AM

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Garry

6 months ago

I'm going with A) SQL injection as well, because semicolons are commonly used in SQL statements.

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Hillary

6 months ago

I agree with King, I think it's more likely to be D) Cross-site scripting.

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King

6 months ago

I believe it could also be D) Cross-site scripting.

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Frank

6 months ago

I think the answer is A) SQL injection.

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Kanisha

7 months ago

I don't think so, because semicolons are not commonly used in XSS attacks.

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Alease

7 months ago

But couldn't it also be D) Cross-site scripting?

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Alpha

7 months ago

I agree with because semicolons are often used in SQL injection attacks.

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Selene

7 months ago

I think the answer is A) SQL injection.

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Samira

8 months ago

Okay, but what if the app is using some weird, obscure database technology that uses semicolons for something else? I'm not locking in my answer just yet.

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Adelaide

8 months ago

Hold up, let me consult my trusty hacker's handbook. *frantically flips pages* Aha, here it is! Semicolons in the logs = SQL injection, no question.

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Stephaine

8 months ago

You know, I heard a rumor that the exam writers sometimes throw in trick questions just to see if we're paying attention. Maybe this is one of those...

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