A Detailed Guide to the OWASP Top 10 - #10 Server-Side Request Forgery

The video tutorial explains Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF), a security vulnerability where a web application fetches a remote resource without validating the user-supplied URL. It discusses how SSRF can be used to access sensitive internal data or launch DDoS attacks by overwhelming a third-party website. The tutorial also covers how attackers exploit vulnerable servers to access internal company resources and provides examples of SSRF attacks. Finally, it outlines methods to prevent such attacks, emphasizing the importance of proper server configuration and validation.

Discuss the importance of validating user-supplied URLs in web applications.

What are the implications of an SSRF attack on a company's internal infrastructure?

How can an attacker exploit a vulnerable server to access internal resources?