This tweet talks about an old SSRF (Server-Side Request Forgery) vulnerability finding where the author was able to bypass the Akamai WAF (Web Application Firewall). The bypass allowed reading internal files, which is a significant security issue as it could leak sensitive data within a network. Although the specific payload isn't shared in this tweet, it highlights the capability to bypass Akamai's WAF using SSRF techniques. Akamai's WAF is a popular security product used to protect web applications, but like any product, it may have weaknesses against advanced attacks. SSRF vulnerabilities happen when an attacker tricks the server into making requests to unintended locations. Bypassing a WAF means the malicious requests were not stopped by the firewall, allowing the attacker to read internal files which are normally protected. This shows the importance of continuous security assessments and patching to ensure the defenses are effective.
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