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A junior security analyst is reviewing web server logs and identifies the following pattern in the log file:

Which ol the following types of attacks is being attempted and how can it be mitigated?

A.
XSS. mplement a SIEM
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A.
XSS. mplement a SIEM
B.
CSRF. implement an IPS
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B.
CSRF. implement an IPS
C.
Directory traversal implement a WAF
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C.
Directory traversal implement a WAF
D.
SQL infection, mplement an IDS
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D.
SQL infection, mplement an IDS
Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

Detailed The attack being attempted is directory traversal, which is a web application attack that allows an attacker to access files and directories outside of the web root directory. A WAF can help mitigate this attack by detecting and blocking attempts to access files outside of the web root directory.

Reference: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-601, Chapter 4: Securing Application Development and Deployment, p. 191

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