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200-530 · Question #557

You run the following PHP script: <?php $name = mysql_real_escape_string($_POST["name"]); $password = mysql_real_escape_string($_POST["password"]); ?> What is the use of the…

The correct answer is A. It can be used as a countermeasure against a SQL injection attack. C. It escapes all special characters from strings $_POST["name"] and $_POST["password"]. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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You run the following PHP script: <?php $name = mysql_real_escape_string($_POST["name"]); $password = mysql_real_escape_string($_POST["password"]); ?> What is the use of the mysql_real_escape_string() function in the above script. Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply

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  • AIt can be used as a countermeasure against a SQL injection attack.
  • BIt escapes all special characters from strings $_POST["name"] and $_POST["password"]
  • CIt escapes all special characters from strings $_POST["name"] and $_POST["password"].
  • DIt can be used to mitigate a cross site scripting attack.

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(35 responses)
  • A
    77% (27)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • D
    17% (6)

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