New Pentest Chronicle!
Did you know an attacker could temporarily block access to your website by simply adding a single HTTP header?
In our latest article, "Denial of Service attack via web cache poisoning - Vulnerability Analysis", Mikołaj Pudlicki explains a practical scenario uncovered during REAL PENETRATION TEST. By inserting the X-Forwarded-Host header into HTTP requests, attackers can trigger improper caching behavior, causing legitimate users to receive cached error responses.
The article provides a clear breakdown of how this vulnerability works step-by-step, along with actionable recommendations for protecting web applications.
Read more to understand and defend against this subtle yet impactful threat:
https://www.securitum.com/denial_of_service_attack_via_web_cache_poisoning.html
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