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SY0-701 · Question #458

SY0-701 Question #458: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Cross-site scripting. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into a website, which are then executed in the user's web browser, potentially leading to data theft or session

Submitted by kavita_s· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

Which of the following is a type of vulnerability that involves inserting scripts into web-based applications in order to take control of the client's web browser?

Options

  • ASQL injection
  • BCross-site scripting
  • CZero-day exploit
  • DOn-path attack

Explanation

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into a website, which are then executed in the user's web browser, potentially leading to data theft or session

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