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SSRF

Server-side request forgery, where attacker-controlled input makes a server request unintended internal or external resources.

What SSRF means

URL parsing, redirects, DNS changes, and metadata endpoints all matter.

Terms this definition uses

Parsing

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Where an agent, a tool or a page can be turned against its operator, and the controls that limit the damage without proving safety.

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Questions about SSRF

What is SSRF?

Server-side request forgery, where attacker-controlled input makes a server request unintended internal or external resources.

Which area of the glossary does SSRF belong to?

Security and privacy: Where an agent, a tool or a page can be turned against its operator, and the controls that limit the damage without proving safety.

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