Web Cache Poisoning – Manipulating Cache to Serve Malicious Content

Web Cache Poisoning – Manipulating Cache to Serve Malicious Content

Introduction Web caching is a crucial performance optimization technique used by websites to reduce server load and improve response times. However, when improperly configured, caching mechanisms can be exploited to serve malicious content to users—a technique known as web cache poisoning. This attack involves manipulating cached responses to distribute harmful payloads, redirect users to phishing sites,…

Host Header Poisoning: A Hidden Threat in Web Security

Host Header Poisoning: A Hidden Threat in Web Security

Introduction In the evolving landscape of web application security, many threats go unnoticed or underestimated. One such silent attacker is Host Header Poisoning. Although it doesn’t make headlines like SQL Injection or Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Host Header Poisoning can lead to serious vulnerabilities in web applications, including cache poisoning, password reset poisoning, virtual host routing…