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SY0-701 · Question #542

While reviewing logs, a security administrator identifies the following code: Which of the following best describes the vulnerability being exploited?

The correct answer is A. XSS. The code snippet provided (<script>function (send_info)</script>) indicates the presence of a JavaScript function embedded within a webpage, which is typical of a cross-site scripting (XSS)

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

Question

While reviewing logs, a security administrator identifies the following code:

Which of the following best describes the vulnerability being exploited?

Options

  • AXSS
  • BSQLi
  • CDDoS
  • DCSRF

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    78% (25)
  • B
    13% (4)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

The code snippet provided (<script>function (send_info)</script>) indicates the presence of a JavaScript function embedded within a webpage, which is typical of a cross-site scripting (XSS)

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