WebSocket via Private IP Leak

By Anandhu Krishnan Anandhu Krishnan
Published on 14 May 2024
Vulnerability

Description

A sensitive internal network information, such as private IP addresses or EC2 hostnames, has been detected in WebSocket traffic, potentially revealing the existence of internal systems and facilitating targeted attacks.

Recommendation

Ensure that all WebSocket messages are properly sanitized to prevent disclosure of private IP addresses.

Anandhu Krishnan
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Anandhu Krishnan
Lead Engineer

Anandhu is an accomplished Senior Lead Engineer with a strong focus on back-end development. His expertise lies in architecting and optimizing the core of software applications to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently. With a meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of data management and server-side operations, Anandhu has been a driving force behind the success of various back-end projects.

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