Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

a browser is typically not used to exploit this class of bugs.



There is precedent for deputizing the browser to stop this kind of bug with Access-Control-Allow-Headers. If the backend wants to default to ignoring multiple GET/POST parameters with the same name, then the browser could helpfully fail to make a request that attempts to send them.


The attacker doesnt’t use a compliant browser to make the request. User agent protections only help in situations where a regular user (or their software) is being tricked




Consider applying for YC's Summer 2025 batch! Applications are open till May 13

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: