Attacking 'hop-by-hop' HTTP headers
The article by Nathan Davison dives into the topic of abusing HTTP hop-by-hop request headers that are passed between clients and servers. He begins by explaining how hop-by-hop headers function, underscoring their significance within the HTTP protocol. Despite their enthusiastic applications, Nathan points out that these headers can be exploited in malicious ways, leading to various security dilemmas. He provides examples of how the misuse of these headers might result in data theft or communication manipulation between the client and the server. The insights he shares can be beneficial for developers and security professionals in understanding how to sidestep the traps associated with the abuse of these headers. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of awareness and continuous education regarding security in the context of HTTP.