Fundamentals of Secure Software - Server-Side Request Forgery

The video tutorial discusses server side request forgery (SSRF), a cyber attack where a malicious actor sends a crafted request to a web server, causing it to redirect to an unintended location. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or further attacks. The tutorial outlines defenses against SSRF, such as network segmentation, firewall policies, and input validation. It also highlights the potential consequences of SSRF, including access to local files and internal services, which can result in remote code execution or denial of service.

What is server side request forgery and how does it occur?

What measures can be taken from a network perspective to defend against server side request forgery?

How can application-level defenses help mitigate server side request forgery?

What is the importance of validating client-supplied input data in the context of server side request forgery?

What are some potential consequences of a successful server side request forgery attack?