In today's PickUp by the editor-in-chief (dated 9/9), there is a discussion about bypassing WAFs using parameter pollution to perform JavaScript injection (XSS). Parameter pollution occurs when multiple HTTP parameters with the same name are sent, potentially confusing the WAF and allowing malicious JavaScript code to slip through. This technique is an effective bypass method for WAFs that do not properly sanitize or normalize input parameters before inspection. The post highlights the importance of understanding advanced bypass techniques like parameter pollution to enhance cybersecurity and protect against cross-site scripting attacks.
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