CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 466

An attacker remotely executes a binary file on a server. Which of the following terms describes what the attacker is taking advantage of?

Answer options

• A. Threat
• B. Risk
• C. Vulnerability
• D. Exploit

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Vulnerability, as it refers to a flaw that allows an attacker to execute unauthorized actions. While Threat describes potential harm and Risk involves the likelihood of a threat exploiting a vulnerability, it is the Vulnerability that the attacker actually exploits to achieve their goal.