Multiple choice technology security

Failing to properly validate uploaded files could result in:

  1. Arbitrary code execution

  2. Inadequate caching headers

  3. Distributed Denial of Service Attack against clients

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Improper file upload validation can allow attackers to upload malicious files (web shells, scripts, executables) that the server then executes, leading to arbitrary code execution. Inadequate caching headers (B) affect performance, not security. DDoS against clients (C) refers to a different attack vector. 'None of the above' would underestimate the severity.

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