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What is a Session ID or Session Token used for?

To manage user authentication

To identify a session in network communications (correct)

To encrypt user passwords

To display user information on a website

Why are Session IDs often used in web applications?

To secure the website from attacks

To track user's browsing history

To store user preferences

To identify a user that has logged into a website (correct)

What can an attacker potentially do by hijacking a session?

Access server logs

Increase website traffic

Change website layout

Obtain potential privileges (correct)

What happens if an attacker breaks an application’s session management?

He/she can effectively bypass its authentication controls Signup and view all the answers

Why is the session management mechanism considered a fundamental security component?

It uniquely identifies a user across different requests Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Session ID or Session Token in network communications?

To identify a session Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of an attacker hijacking a session?

Obtaining potential privileges Signup and view all the answers

Why is the session management mechanism considered a fundamental security component in web applications?

It uniquely identifies users across requests Signup and view all the answers

What role does session management play in bypassing authentication controls?

It enables an attacker to masquerade as other users Signup and view all the answers

How can an attacker potentially use a session ID to hijack a session?

To hijack the session and obtain potential privileges Signup and view all the answers