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312-49V9 · Question #530

Which of the following attacks allows an attacker to access restricted directories, including application source code, configuration and critical system files, and to execute commands outside of the…

The correct answer is C. Directory traversal. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Which of the following attacks allows an attacker to access restricted directories, including application source code, configuration and critical system files, and to execute commands outside of the web server's root directory?

Options

  • AParameter/form tampering
  • BUnvalidated input
  • CDirectory traversal
  • DSecurity misconfiguration

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  • A
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  • B
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  • C
    82% (41)
  • D
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