Exam CISA topic 1 question 1805 discussion

SQL Injection: The attacker’s input manipulates a server-side database query, causing the server to include restricted data in its response to the attacker. XSS: The injected script runs client-side in a browser, typically affecting other users, not directly extracting server data for the attacker. The phrase “causing the server to reveal restricted information” suggests the server sends sensitive data back to the attacker as a direct result of the malicious input. SQL injection achieves this by exploiting the database, while XSS focuses on browser-side execution.

SQL injection is a type of attack where malicious SQL code is inserted into input fields, such as a search box, on a vulnerable website. This method exploits vulnerabilities in how the website handles user inputs, allowing attackers to manipulate the database and potentially retrieve restricted information.