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Version: v7

KB: 1058

How to prevent sites from XML bomb attack?​

Problem Statement​

Client wants to protect their sites from XML bomb attack which are protected by Haltdos solutions.

Solution​

Steps to Solve:-

The client can achieve the above requirement by configuring XML policies.

  1. Login into Haltdos console.

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2.Go to Apps > WAF > Listener > Profile > Profile default setting > Policy > **XML Policy ** > Configure the XML Policy > Save Changes.

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  1. Now send bulk XML to the respective listener.

  2. Below WAF incident is showing dropped request when bulk XML payload hit the listener.

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