Server-Side Request Forgery Attack Explained: Definition, Types, Protection

A Server-Side Request Forgery attack (SSRF) is a security vulnerability in which a hacker tricks a server into accessing unintended resources on his behalf. An SSRF attack can lead to sensitive information being leaked or the attacker gaining control of other systems. If they succeed to make the server establish connections to random external systems, […]

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