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CS0-003 · Question #285

During a scan of a web server in the perimeter network, a vulnerability was identified that could be exploited over port 3389. The web server is protected by a WAF. Which of the following best…

The correct answer is B. The risk would decrease because RDP is blocked by the firewall. Port 3389 is commonly used by Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), which is a service that allows remote access to a system. A vulnerability on this port could allow an attacker to compromise the web server or use it as a pivot point to access other systems. However, if the firewall…

Submitted by joshua94· Mar 6, 2026Vulnerability Management

Question

During a scan of a web server in the perimeter network, a vulnerability was identified that could be exploited over port 3389. The web server is protected by a WAF. Which of the following best represents the change to overall risk associated with this vulnerability?

Options

  • AThe risk would not change because network firewalls are in use
  • BThe risk would decrease because RDP is blocked by the firewall
  • CThe risk would decrease because a web application firewall is in place
  • DThe risk would increase because the host is external facing

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    72% (18)
  • C
    16% (4)
  • D
    8% (2)

Explanation

Port 3389 is commonly used by Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), which is a service that allows remote access to a system. A vulnerability on this port could allow an attacker to compromise the web server or use it as a pivot point to access other systems. However, if the firewall blocks this port, the risk of exploitation is reduced.

Topics

#Risk assessment#Vulnerability mitigation#Firewalls#RDP

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