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SecureWAFProxy is an innovative Web Application Firewall (WAF) solution with Secure Reverse Proxy functionality. It protects applications against attacks such as SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), while also acting as a secure proxy for HTTP requests. This tutorial will guide you through the installation, configuration, and usage of SecureWAFProxy.
You Should Know:
1. Installation on Linux:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install securewafproxy
2. Basic Configuration:
sudo nano /etc/securewafproxy/config.yaml
Example configuration:
http: port: 80 reverse_proxy: enabled: true target: http://your-backend-server security: sql_injection: true xss: true
3. Starting the Service:
sudo systemctl start securewafproxy sudo systemctl enable securewafproxy
4. Checking Logs:
sudo journalctl -u securewafproxy -f
5. Testing SQL Injection Protection:
curl -X GET "http://your-server/?id=1' OR '1'='1"
The request should be blocked by SecureWAFProxy.
6. Testing XSS Protection:
curl -X GET "http://your-server/?q=<script>alert('XSS')</script>"
The request should be blocked by SecureWAFProxy.
7. Reloading Configuration:
sudo systemctl reload securewafproxy
8. Windows Command for Testing:
curl.exe -X GET "http://your-server/?id=1' OR '1'='1"
9. Firewall Rules for SecureWAFProxy:
sudo ufw allow 80/tcp sudo ufw enable
10. Backup Configuration:
sudo cp /etc/securewafproxy/config.yaml /backup/securewafproxy_config.yaml
What Undercode Say:
SecureWAFProxy is a robust solution for securing web applications against common vulnerabilities like SQL Injection and XSS. By following the installation and configuration steps, you can enhance your application’s security posture. Regular monitoring and testing are essential to ensure the effectiveness of the WAF. For more advanced configurations, refer to the official documentation at SecureWAFProxy Docs.
References:
Reported By: Fabiano Meda – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
