source library helps block server
Microsoft has released an open-source library called AntiSSRF to help developers protect web applications from server-side request forgery. The tool validates URLs and network connections to prevent unauthorized access to internal networks and sensitive data.
Why it matters
SSRF is a significant web security vulnerability; providing standardized tools to mitigate it helps improve the overall security posture of enterprise and cloud applications.
Microsoft AntiSSRF open-source library helps block server-side request forgery AntiSSRF is an open-source code library from Microsoft that validates URLs and network connections to reduce server-side request forgery (SSRF) risks in web applications. It supports .NET and Node.js applications and is distributed under the MIT license. The library works as a drop-in component, giving developers a way to check untrusted input before their applications make outbound requests.
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