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Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF): Requesting Hidden Resources in OWASP Juice Shop

Learn to exploit SSRF vulnerabilities in OWASP Juice Shop by leveraging a Gravatar URL field to interact with restricted server-side resources.

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3
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30 minutes
Duration

Lab Modules

3 steps
Understanding Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Simulating an SSRF Attack Using Gravatar URL Field
Mitigation and Takeaways

Lab Overview

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) is a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to trick a server into fetching or interacting with internal or external resources. In this lab, you will explore SSRF vulnerabilities in the OWASP Juice Shop application by leveraging a vulnerable Gravatar URL field to simulate an attack. Through this exercise, you will understand how attackers exploit SSRF vulnerabilities to access restricted server-side functionality and learn the importance of securing server resource requests.

Objectives

Upon completion of this lab, you will be able to:

  • Understand Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities.
  • Craft SSRF payloads to exploit internal server resources.
  • Recognize the risks of improper server-side validation.

Who is this lab for?

This lab is designed for:

  • Security professionals looking to enhance their skills in exploiting and mitigating SSRF vulnerabilities.
  • Developers aiming to understand SSRF risks and implement secure server-side validation.
  • IT professionals and beginners interested in server-side security concepts.