Cookies are a key part of the HTTP protocol which most web applications rely upon, and which can frequently be used as a vehicle for exploiting vulnerabilities. The cookie mechanism enables the server to send items of data to the client, which the client stores and resubmits back to the server. Unlike the other types … Read more
HTTP supports a large number of different headers, some of which are designed for specific unusual purposes. Some headers can be used for both requests and responses, while others are specific to one of these message types. The headers you are likely to encounter when attacking web applications are listed here. General Headers ■ Connection … Read more