| name | performing-ssrf-vulnerability-exploitation |
| description | Tests web application URL parameters for Server-Side Request Forgery by probing cloud metadata endpoints (AWS/GCP/Azure at 169.254.169.254), internal network services, and protocol handlers (file://, gopher://, dict://) using a Python script, including IP-encoding bypass and DNS rebinding checks. Use during authorized penetration testing to confirm SSRF in a URL-fetching parameter and generate a vulnerability report. |
| domain | cybersecurity |
| subdomain | security-operations |
| tags | ["ssrf","web-application-security","cloud-metadata-abuse","vulnerability-exploitation","penetration-testing"] |
| version | 1.0 |
| author | mahipal |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| nist_csf | ["DE.CM-01","RS.MA-01","GV.OV-01","DE.AE-02"] |
| mitre_attack | ["T1078","T1190","T1059","T1078.004","T1530"] |
When to Use
- When conducting security assessments that involve performing ssrf vulnerability exploitation
- When following incident response procedures for related security events
- When performing scheduled security testing or auditing activities
- When validating security controls through hands-on testing
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with security operations concepts and tools
- Access to a test or lab environment for safe execution
- Python 3.8+ with required dependencies installed
- Appropriate authorization for any testing activities
Instructions
- Install dependencies:
pip install requests
- Identify URL parameters in the target application that accept URLs or hostnames.
- Test SSRF payloads:
- Cloud metadata:
http://169.254.169.254/latest/meta-data/
- Internal services:
http://127.0.0.1:port/, http://10.0.0.1/
- Protocol handlers:
file:///etc/passwd, gopher://, dict://
- Bypass techniques: IP encoding, DNS rebinding, URL redirects
- Analyze responses for information disclosure or internal access confirmation.
- Generate a vulnerability assessment report.
python scripts/agent.py --target-url https://app.example.com/fetch?url= --output ssrf_report.json
Examples
AWS Metadata SSRF
GET /fetch?url=http://169.254.169.254/latest/meta-data/iam/security-credentials/
If the response contains AWS credentials (AccessKeyId, SecretAccessKey), SSRF is confirmed with critical impact.
