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Day 24: Mastering Web Cache Poisoning — Essential Tricks & Techniques Based on Personal Experience and Valuable POCs
[ In collaboration with Abhijeet Kumawat ( LinkedIn | Twitter)]
Hey geeks, it4chis3c (Twitter) here with one more write-up on tricks & tips to detect Web Cache Poisoning Vulnerability.
I apologize for not being active on medium after the Day 24 writeup, i was working on some project work but from now I’ll be posting my writeups frequently. Thanks for reading my writeups.
1. Brief Description
What is Web Cache Poisoning?
Web Cache Poisoning is a vulnerability where an attacker tricks a web cache into storing a malicious version of a resource. Subsequent users requesting that resource receive the poisoned content, which could range from altered pages to executing harmful scripts.
How Does It Work?
The attack typically involves manipulating HTTP request headers, parameters, or responses to trick the cache server into storing a malicious response. The cache then serves this poisoned response to other users, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or other security breaches.
