You have run a scan using Nessus, and the output indicates a vulnerability with a high CVSS score due to a critical exploit affecting the integrity and availability of your web application. Which type of vulnerability is most likely identified?
The correct answer is 'Remote code execution'. Remote code execution vulnerabilities allow attackers to run malicious code on a target system with high privileges, leading to significant impacts on integrity and availability. Buffer overflows and cross-site scripting, although serious, typically have different focuses and impacts. Buffer overflows often affect memory handling, leading to crashes or data corruption, while cross-site scripting targets user data and browser security.
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