description Cloudflare WAF Overview
Cloudflare’s Web Application Firewall (WAF) analyzes incoming HTTP/HTTPS traffic to identify and block malicious requests attempting to exploit vulnerabilities in web applications, mitigating attacks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting.
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What specific attacks does the Cloudflare WAF protect against?
Cloudflare's Web Application Firewall is specifically designed to mitigate common web vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS). It also protects against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting the application layer.
How does the Cloudflare WAF identify malicious traffic?
The WAF analyzes incoming HTTP and HTTPS traffic against a constantly updated ruleset, utilizing the OWASP Core Rule Set. It blocks malicious requests attempting to exploit web application vulnerabilities before they reach the origin server.
Is Cloudflare WAF included in all Cloudflare plans?
While basic DDoS protection is included in Cloudflare's free tier, the full Web Application Firewall with custom rulesets requires a Pro or Business plan. Enterprise customers get access to advanced features and dedicated rules.
Can I create custom firewall rules in Cloudflare WAF?
Yes, users can easily write custom rules to block or challenge traffic based on specific parameters like IP reputation, geolocation, or request URI. This allows precise control over who can access your web application.
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