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CompTIA Exam PT0-003 Topic 3 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's PT0-003 exam
Question #: 16
Topic #: 3
[All PT0-003 Questions]

A penetration tester would like to leverage a CSRF vulnerability to gather sensitive details from an application's end users. Which of the following tools should the tester use for this task?

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Suggested Answer: A

Capabilities: BeEF is equipped with modules to create CSRF attacks, capture session tokens, and gather sensitive information from the target user's browser session.

Drawbacks: While useful for reconnaissance, Maltego is not designed for exploiting web vulnerabilities like CSRF.

Metasploit (Option C):

Capabilities: While Metasploit can exploit some web vulnerabilities, it is not specifically tailored for CSRF attacks as effectively as BeEF.

Drawbacks: It does not provide capabilities for exploiting CSRF vulnerabilities.

Conclusion: The Browser Exploitation Framework (BeEF) is the most suitable tool for leveraging a CSRF vulnerability to gather sensitive details from an application's end users. It is specifically designed for browser-based exploitation, making it the best choice for this task.


Maltego (Option B):

theHarvester (Option D):

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Merlyn
15 days ago
Wait, wait, wait... you want to trick users into doing something they don't want to do? Isn't that, like, the definition of a 'hack'?
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Jesusita
1 days ago
User 2: So, which tool should the tester use for this task?
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Leonor
3 days ago
User 1: Yeah, that's pretty much what a CSRF attack does.
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Earnestine
18 days ago
Maltego? Really? That's more for data analysis and visualization. Not the right tool for a CSRF attack.
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Eladia
1 days ago
C: Metasploit could also be a good option for exploiting web vulnerabilities.
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Zona
3 days ago
B: Maltego is not suitable for this task, it's more for data analysis.
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Eileen
9 days ago
A: Browser Exploitation Framework is the right tool for CSRF attacks.
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Shelba
1 months ago
theHarvester? Nah, that's for gathering information, not exploiting vulnerabilities. We need a tool that can actually execute the CSRF attack.
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Lakeesha
20 days ago
A) Browser Exploitation Framework
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Nettie
1 months ago
I believe Metasploit is more for general penetration testing, while BeEF is focused on web-based vulnerabilities like CSRF.
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Tomas
1 months ago
Hmm, Metasploit is a powerful framework, but I don't think it's the best fit for this scenario. We need something more web-focused.
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Kami
20 days ago
A penetration tester would like to leverage a CSRF vulnerability to gather sensitive details from an application's end users. Which of the following tools should the tester use for this task?
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Kimbery
25 days ago
A penetration tester would like to leverage a CSRF vulnerability to gather sensitive details from an application's end users. Which of the following tools should the tester use for this task?
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Brittni
1 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think C) Metasploit could also be used for this task.
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Galen
1 months ago
I agree with Paris, BeEF is specifically designed for exploiting web vulnerabilities.
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Paris
2 months ago
I think the answer is A) Browser Exploitation Framework.
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Luisa
2 months ago
BeEF is the way to go! It allows you to hook the user's browser and execute all sorts of malicious actions. Exactly what we need for a CSRF attack.
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Iesha
10 days ago
User 4: BeEF sounds like the right choice for gathering sensitive details through a CSRF attack.
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Wilson
12 days ago
User 3: I agree, BeEF is a powerful tool for leveraging CSRF vulnerabilities.
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Dell
13 days ago
User 2: Definitely! BeEF is perfect for exploiting web-based vulnerabilities like CSRF.
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Paris
1 months ago
User 1: BeEF is the way to go! It allows you to hook the user's browser and execute all sorts of malicious actions. Exactly what we need for a CSRF attack.
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