A lack of input validation vulnerability refers to a situation where
A) Files are accepted as input without verifying their specifications
B) Input from other users is supplied as output to other users
C) A program puts more data into a storage location than it can hold
D) User input is used without confirming its validity

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A lack of input validation vulnerability refers to a weakness in a software application's code that fails to ensure that the input received from a user or another program is valid or safe to use. As a result, any data supplied by the user is executed without confirming its validity, causing the program to malfunction or open the door to a potential cyber-attack. Options A, B, and C are not related to input validation vulnerabilities.

A Lack of Input Validation Vulnerability Refers to a Situation