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Web cache poisoning is a type of attack that targets the caching mechanisms used by web browsers, proxy servers, and other intermediaries to temporarily store and serve previously requested web content. The goal of a web cache poisoning attack is to trick a cache server into storing malicious content in its cache. When legitimate users later request the same resource, the cache server retrieves and serves the attacker’s malicious content from the cache instead of the intended content from the website’s origin server.
In Today’s digital age, web applications are integral to businesses of all sizes. They provide essential services, facilitate transactions, and store sensitive data. However, they are also prime targets for cyberattacks. Regular pentest, or penetration testing, for your web app is crucial to safeguard these applications.