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What is SSRF?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
SSRF forces a server to make unintended requests.
Deep explanation
Attackers exploit backend requests to access internal services or metadata endpoints.
Real-world example
Cloud metadata credential theft.
Common mistakes
- Allowing user-controlled URLs.
Follow-up questions
- How to prevent SSRF?
- What is cloud metadata abuse?