Exam SY0-701 Topic 5 Question 521 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's SY0-701 exam
Question #: 521
Topic #: 5
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?

Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer

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 hijacking.Reference: Security+ SY0-701 Course Content, Security+ SY0-601 Book.

by Thomas at Jun 04, 2025, 08:00 AM

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