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SY0-701 · Question #973

While browsing a web page, a user receives a pop-up with a link telling them to navigate to another site. To which of the following is the site vulnerable?

The correct answer is B. XSS. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into a web page, which can display pop-ups or redirect users to other sites without their consent.

Submitted by joshua94· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

While browsing a web page, a user receives a pop-up with a link telling them to navigate to another site. To which of the following is the site vulnerable?

Options

  • ADoS
  • BXSS
  • CSQLi
  • DTOC

How the community answered

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

Explanation

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into a web page, which can display pop-ups or redirect users to other sites without their consent.

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