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You run the following PHP script: <?php $name = mysql_real_escape_string($_POST["name"]); $password = mysql_real_escape_

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:34 am
by answerhappygod
You run the following PHP script:
<?php $name = mysql_real_escape_string($_POST["name"]);
$password = mysql_real_escape_string($_POST["password"]);?>
What is the use of the mysql_real_escape_string() function in the above script.
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply

A. It escapes all special characters from strings $_POST["name"] and $_POST["password"].
B. It escapes all special characters from strings $_POST["name"] and $_POST["password"] except ' and ".
C. It can be used to mitigate a cross site scripting attack.
D. It can be used as a countermeasure against a SQL injection attack.