10 Questions
What is a Session ID or Session Token used for?
To identify a session in network communications
Why are Session IDs often used in web applications?
To identify a user that has logged into a website
What can an attacker potentially do by hijacking a session?
Obtain potential privileges
What happens if an attacker breaks an application’s session management?
He/she can effectively bypass its authentication controls
Why is the session management mechanism considered a fundamental security component?
It uniquely identifies a user across different requests
What is the primary purpose of a Session ID or Session Token in network communications?
To identify a session
What is the potential impact of an attacker hijacking a session?
Obtaining potential privileges
Why is the session management mechanism considered a fundamental security component in web applications?
It uniquely identifies users across requests
What role does session management play in bypassing authentication controls?
It enables an attacker to masquerade as other users
How can an attacker potentially use a session ID to hijack a session?
To hijack the session and obtain potential privileges
Test your knowledge of web application security with this quiz on Attacking Session Management. Explore how authentication, session management, and access controls can be vulnerable to attacks. This quiz is designed for CSSY3202 students and covers key concepts related to session IDs and session tokens.
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