Secure Coding Training Quiz

1. Which of the following best describes the principle of "Input Validation" in secure coding practices according to OWASP Top 10?

• ensures that data entered into a system follows acceptable formats and patterns.

• Refers to the encryption of all data transmissions within the application.

• focuses on securing the physical server where the application is hosted.

• involves implementing firewalls to block unauthorized access to the application.

What is the primary focus of "Broken Authentication" in secure coding practices?

• Exploiting flaws in the encryption algorithms used for data transmission

• Bypassing authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access

• Intercepting data packets to gain sensitive information

• Exploiting vulnerabilities in session management techniques

In a real-world scenario, what is the primary goal of an attacker attempting "Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)" on a web application?

• Exploiting vulnerabilities in the server's encryption protocols to intercept sensitive data.

• Manipulating session tokens to gain unauthorized access to user accounts.

• Injecting malicious scripts into web pages to steal cookies or redirect users to phishing sites.

• Triggering buffer overflow errors in the application's memory to execute arbitrary code

What is the vulnerability where attackers manipulate a server to make unauthorized requests to other web servers or internal resources?

• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

• Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

• Broken Access Control

• SQL Injection

In a scenario of enterprise application deployment without proper security configuration, what could be a consequence of "Security Misconfiguration"?

• Unauthorized data access.

• Session hijacking.

• Buffer Overflow

• Denial of Service

What can prevent Cryptographic Failures?

• Not updating encryption protocols

• Using 3-DES encryption algorithms

• Securely managing cryptographic keys

• Ignoring known vulnerabilities

What is the danger of Insecure Design?

• System compromises

• Increased performance

• Enhanced security

• Improved user experience

What's the risk associated with Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities?

• Unauthorized access to configuration files

• Exposure of server logs

• Execution of arbitrary code

• Leakage of encryption keys

Why is secure coding important?

• It ensures compatibility across different platforms

• It speeds up development process

• It protects against attacks and vulnerabilities

• It reduces the need for software testing

A hacker inserts SQL commands into a login form's input field to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the database. What is the attack vector demonstrated in this scenario?

• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

• Broken Authentication

• SQL Injection

• Vulnerable and Outdated Components