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Port scanning with SSRF

Port scanning with SSRF

The endpoint appears to be vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery attack. The original request was replayed by replacing the URI parameter with some of the popular ports. The application responded with 2XX success code indicating that the port is open.

Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

"The endpoint appears to be vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery attack. The original request was replayed by replacing the URI parameter with some of the popular ports. The application responded with 2XX success code indicating that the port is open. Modern concepts in application development make SSRF more common and more dangerous. More common - the following concepts encourage developers to access an external resource based on user input: Webhooks, file fetching from URLs, custom SSO, and URL previews. More dangerous - Modern technologies like cloud providers, Kubernetes, and Docker expose management and control channels over HTTP on predictable, well-known paths. Those channels are an easy target for an SSRF attack. It is also more challenging to limit outbound traffic from your application, because of the connected nature of modern applications. The SSRF risk can not always be completely eliminated. While choosing a protection mechanism, it is important to consider the business risks and needs."

"The endpoint appears to be vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery attack. The original request was replayed by replacing the URI parameter with some of the popular ports. The application responded with 2XX success code indicating that the port is open. Modern concepts in application development make SSRF more common and more dangerous. More common - the following concepts encourage developers to access an external resource based on user input: Webhooks, file fetching from URLs, custom SSO, and URL previews. More dangerous - Modern technologies like cloud providers, Kubernetes, and Docker expose management and control channels over HTTP on predictable, well-known paths. Those channels are an easy target for an SSRF attack. It is also more challenging to limit outbound traffic from your application, because of the connected nature of modern applications. The SSRF risk can not always be completely eliminated. While choosing a protection mechanism, it is important to consider the business risks and needs."

Impact of the vulnerability

Impact of the vulnerability

Successful exploitation can lead to access control bypass, sensitive data leak, or even compromise the application.

Successful exploitation can lead to access control bypass, sensitive data leak, or even compromise the application.

How this template works

APIs Selection

The API selection filters in this template are used to filter requests based on specific criteria. In this case, the filters are checking if the request payload or query parameter contains the string "http". If the condition is met, the request will be selected for further processing.

Execute request

The execute section of the template specifies the actions to be performed on the selected requests. In this case, the template modifies the query parameter and body parameter of the selected requests by replacing the "url_key" with the values specified in the "filePaths" word list.

Validation

The validation section defines the criteria for validating the response of the executed requests. It checks if the response code is between 200 and 299 (indicating a successful response) and if the response payload matches any of the provided regular expressions. If the validation criteria are met, the request is considered successful.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this test

What is the purpose of this test

What is the purpose of this test

How does SSRF vulnerability occur

How does SSRF vulnerability occur

How does SSRF vulnerability occur

What are some modern concepts that make SSRF more common and dangerous

What are some modern concepts that make SSRF more common and dangerous

What are some modern concepts that make SSRF more common and dangerous

Why is it challenging to limit outbound traffic from modern applications

Why is it challenging to limit outbound traffic from modern applications

Why is it challenging to limit outbound traffic from modern applications

What are the potential impacts of successful exploitation of SSRF vulnerability

What are the potential impacts of successful exploitation of SSRF vulnerability

What are the potential impacts of successful exploitation of SSRF vulnerability

How can developers protect against SSRF attacks

How can developers protect against SSRF attacks

How can developers protect against SSRF attacks

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"We are absolutely thrilled with the testing feature of Akto. We have used it on our graphQL endpoints and it performs flawlessly identifying common API security issues. It's truly a game-changer and we highly recommend Akto to anyone looking to effortlessly secure their API endpoints. With a user-friendly interface, it's the perfect solution for anyone looking to embrace custom rules with context to reduce false positives."

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"The text editor in Akto is absolutely remarkable. Its user-friendly YAML format strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and power. With intuitive features like 'API selection filter', 'Execute', Validate' creating test rules becomes incredibly easy. Akto's test editor is a game-changer, enabling seamless creation of highly personalized and effective tests that could meet the needs of any modern day organization. "

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