How does SQL injection exploit database queries?

By changing the database administrator's password

By encrypting the database connection

By modifying the structure of a SQL query through user input

A web application uses a database account that has full administrative privileges. A developer wants to reduce the impact of a potential SQL injection. Which of the following is the most effective mitigation?

Encrypt the database connection using TLS.

Add a web application firewall (WAF) in front of the application.

Disable error messages in the application.

Use a database account with least privilege that only has the necessary permissions.

A security consultant is planning a penetration test for a web application that handles sensitive customer data. The consultant wants to prioritize testing based on the OWASP Top 10. Which of the following should be the highest priority?

Testing for cross-site scripting (XSS) in all user-generated content.

Testing for broken access control in administrative functions.

Testing for security misconfigurations in the web server.

Testing for SQL injection and other injection flaws in all input fields.

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Web Application Attacks and SQL Injection ECSS Practice Questions (Page 10)

Part of the Ethical Hacking Advanced Attacks and Penetration Testing domain, which makes up ~17% of our current practice bank.

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Web Application Attack Surface
OWASP Top 10
Input Validation and Injection
SQL Injection Fundamentals
SQL Injection Types
SQL Injection Detection
SQL Injection Exploitation
SQL Injection Mitigation
Web Application Penetration Testing Methodology

Questions 46–50

46foundation · easy
How does SQL injection exploit database queries?
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47application · medium
A web application uses a database account that has full administrative privileges. A developer wants to reduce the impact of a potential SQL injection. Which of the following is the most effective mitigation?
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48foundation · easy
Which SQL injection technique is commonly used to extract data from multiple tables in a single query?
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49foundation · easy
Which tool is commonly used to automate the detection and exploitation of SQL injection vulnerabilities?
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50application · medium
A security consultant is planning a penetration test for a web application that handles sensitive customer data. The consultant wants to prioritize testing based on the OWASP Top 10. Which of the following should be the highest priority?
Select an answer first

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Web Application Attacks and SQL Injection ECSS Practice Questions (Page 10)

Questions 46–50

How does SQL injection exploit database queries?

A web application uses a database account that has full administrative privileges. A developer wants to reduce the impact of a potential SQL injection. Which of the following is the most effective mitigation?

Which SQL injection technique is commonly used to extract data from multiple tables in a single query?

Which tool is commonly used to automate the detection and exploitation of SQL injection vulnerabilities?

A security consultant is planning a penetration test for a web application that handles sensitive customer data. The consultant wants to prioritize testing based on the OWASP Top 10. Which of the following should be the highest priority?

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