Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) — Question 11

Which of the following attack can be eradicated by filtering improper XML syntax?

Answer options

• A. CAPTCHA Attacks
• B. SQL Injection Attacks
• C. Insufficient Logging and Monitoring Attacks
• D. Web Services Attacks

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Web Services Attacks often exploit vulnerabilities in XML processing, where improper syntax can lead to security issues. Filtering out bad XML syntax can mitigate these risks. The other options, such as SQL Injection and CAPTCHA Attacks, relate to different vulnerabilities and are not impacted by XML syntax filtering.