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Which of the following is not included in the OWASP Top Ten web application security threats? Response:

The correct answer is C. Internal theft. Internal theft is a general security concern but is not specifically listed as one of the top web application security threats in the OWASP Top Ten.

Submitted by krish.m· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Application Security

Question

Which of the following is not included in the OWASP Top Ten web application security threats? Response:

Options

  • AInjection
  • BCross-site scripting
  • CInternal theft
  • DSensitive data exposure

How the community answered

(21 responses)
  • A
    5% (1)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • C
    90% (19)

Why each option

Internal theft is a general security concern but is not specifically listed as one of the top web application security threats in the OWASP Top Ten.

AInjection

Injection, such as SQL injection, is a well-known and consistently ranked threat in the OWASP Top Ten.

BCross-site scripting

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a prevalent web application vulnerability and a recurring entry in the OWASP Top Ten.

CInternal theftCorrect

Internal theft, while a general security concern for organizations, is not specifically listed as one of the top web application security threats in the OWASP Top Ten, which focuses on vulnerabilities inherent to web application design and implementation.

DSensitive data exposure

Sensitive data exposure is a significant concern for web applications and is explicitly included in the OWASP Top Ten.

Concept tested: OWASP Top Ten web application threats

Source: https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/

Topics

#OWASP Top Ten#Web application security#Application vulnerabilities

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