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A vulnerability is discovered on a network. If successfully exploited, it will completely remove the ability of the system to limit disclosure of information to an unauthorized user. Which concept…

The correct answer is D. confidentiality, high. The vulnerability describes a high impact on confidentiality, as it completely removes the system's ability to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information.

Submitted by brentm· Mar 6, 2026Security Concepts

Question

A vulnerability is discovered on a network. If successfully exploited, it will completely remove the ability of the system to limit disclosure of information to an unauthorized user. Which concept and value describes this vulnerability?

Options

  • Aconfidentiality, none
  • Bavailability, none
  • Cavailability, high
  • Dconfidentiality, high

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    10% (3)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    84% (26)

Why each option

The vulnerability describes a high impact on confidentiality, as it completely removes the system's ability to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information.

Aconfidentiality, none

While it relates to confidentiality, the impact is described as 'completely removing the ability to limit disclosure,' which implies a high impact, not 'none.'

Bavailability, none

Availability refers to the ability of authorized users to access information and systems when needed, which is not the primary impact described.

Cavailability, high

Availability is not the correct concept, as the vulnerability deals with unauthorized disclosure of information, not the system's ability to remain accessible.

Dconfidentiality, highCorrect

This vulnerability directly affects the 'confidentiality' aspect of the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) because it concerns the disclosure of information to unauthorized users. Since it will 'completely remove the ability of the system to limit disclosure,' this indicates a significant, or 'high,' impact on confidentiality, meaning sensitive data could be fully exposed.

Concept tested: CIA Triad - Confidentiality impact

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/confidentiality-integrity-availability

Topics

#CIA triad#Confidentiality#Vulnerability assessment#Impact analysis

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