SSRF Exploit

A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) exploit is a critical web security vulnerability where an attacker tricks a server into making unauthorized requests to internal or external systems. By exploiting trust relationships within the server’s environment, SSRF can be used to access sensitive data, scan internal networks, or even trigger remote code execution. Often stemming from improperly validated user input, SSRF attacks target cloud metadata endpoints, internal admin panels, or other protected resources. Preventing SSRF requires strict input validation, network segmentation, and the use of allowlists to restrict outbound requests.