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Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Hard

SSRF allows attackers to induce the server to make requests to unintended locations.

Attack Overview
Key information about Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

SSRF allows attackers to induce the server to make requests to unintended locations.

Common Tools:

  • SSRFmap
  • Gopherus
  • SSRF Proxy

Test Your Knowledge
Take a quick quiz about Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

What is the primary goal of a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attack?

Which of the following is NOT a common technique used in Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks?

What is a recommended prevention method for Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks?

Difficulty
Hard
Primary Targets

Web applications, databases, authentication systems

OWASP Top 10

Ranked in the OWASP Top 10 Web Application Security Risks