Server-side request forgery turns your own server into an attacker's proxy — reaching internal systems and, in the cloud, stealing credentials from the metadata service. For Cyprus businesses running in AWS, Azure or GCP, that is a fast path to full compromise. This is dedicated SSRF testing, delivered as a focused part of a full web application penetration test.
SSRF has become critical in the cloud era: one forgeable request can hit the metadata endpoint and hand an attacker your cloud keys. We test every URL fetch, webhook, import and preview feature, and confirm blind SSRF with out-of-band callbacks so nothing is left as a guess.
SSRF is deceptively small on the surface and devastating underneath — a single URL-fetch feature can chain into cloud takeover. Proving it, especially blind SSRF, takes controlled out-of-band infrastructure and manual skill a scanner does not have.
What we test
Basic and blind server-side request forgery
Cloud metadata access (169.254.169.254)
Internal service and port discovery via SSRF
Protocol smuggling (gopher, file, dict)
DNS rebinding and redirect-based bypass
Filter and allow-list bypass techniques
Common vulnerabilities we uncover
Cloud credential theft via metadata SSRF
Internal-only service access from the internet
Blind SSRF confirmed via out-of-band callbacks
Port scanning of the internal network
RCE via SSRF-to-internal-service chains
Sensitive internal data exposure
How we run your engagement
Kick-off & scoping. A short call to agree goals, in-scope assets and rules of engagement, so your ssrf testing is safe, authorised and aimed at your real business risk.
Mapping & discovery. Before touching anything we map the full attack surface in scope, so nothing exploitable slips through.
Hands-on testing. Cyprus-based specialists exploit and chain weaknesses manually — the flaws scanners walk straight past — to show genuine impact.
Reporting. Each issue is verified, CVSS-rated and documented with a step-by-step reproduction and a practical fix your team can apply.
Free retest. Once you have remediated, we re-test at no extra cost to confirm the attack path is truly closed.
Tools & techniques
We enumerate every server-initiated request and attempt to redirect it inward — to the cloud metadata service, to internal hosts, and across protocols — using out-of-band detection to catch blind cases. Any allow-list or filter is tested for bypass rather than trusted.
For the cloud side of the risk this pairs with our AWS penetration testing and cloud configuration review, and it sits within full web application penetration testing.
When you need this engagement
Your app fetches URLs, imports, webhooks or previews
You run in AWS, Azure or GCP with metadata endpoints
You proxy, render or process user-supplied resources
You want to know what an SSRF could reach internally
You need confirmed proof, including for blind SSRF
What you receive
Confirmed SSRF findings with proof
Out-of-band evidence for blind cases
Reachable internal targets documented
Allow-list and egress remediation guidance
Attestation letter where required
Complimentary retest after fixes
Your deliverables
When your ssrf testing wraps up, you receive a clear, audit-ready report plus a walkthrough call with your team. Inside you will find:
A concise executive summary that management and the board can act on
Every technical finding with a reproducible, copy-paste proof of concept
CVSS v3.1 ratings and plain-language business impact for each issue
Practical, prioritised remediation your developers can implement straight away
A free retest and updated finding status once fixes are in place
A signed attestation letter for clients, auditors, GDPR, NIS2 and ISO 27001
Standards & frameworks
OWASP Top 10 A10: SSRFOWASP WSTGCWE-918NIST SP 800-115
What you gain
By the end of your ssrf testing, you will know exactly which weaknesses a real attacker could exploit, what it would cost your business, and the precise order in which to fix them — backed by evidence, not a scanner’s guesswork. Cyprus firms use our findings to close critical gaps, satisfy client and regulator security questionnaires, and demonstrate due diligence for GDPR and NIS2. With a free retest included, you also get documented proof the issues are resolved.
Working with us
Every ssrf testing begins with a short, no-obligation scoping call to understand your goals, environment and constraints, followed by a fixed-price proposal. Most work is delivered remotely, and because we are based in Cyprus we work in your timezone with on-site visits across Limassol, Nicosia and island-wide where it helps. We keep you updated throughout and flag any critical finding immediately rather than waiting for the report. Everything is covered by a signed NDA and safe, non-disruptive testing that protects your production systems. You receive your report, a walkthrough and a complimentary retest once fixes land. Engagements are typically booked one to three weeks ahead, and urgent testing can often be arranged — just email hi@cypruspentest.com.
Why Cyprus businesses choose CyprusPentest
Your ssrf testing is run by senior offensive-security specialists who test the way genuine attackers do — manually, creatively and focused on proving real impact. What sets us apart:
Based in Cyprus — local, in your timezone, with on-site coverage across Limassol and Nicosia.
Manual, exploit-led testing that chains vulnerabilities the way an attacker would, well beyond automated scanners.
Reproducible proof for every finding, with copy-paste steps your team can independently verify.
Compliance-ready reporting that supports GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001 and CySEC expectations.
A free retest so you have documented evidence your fixes actually hold.
Fixed-price and responsive, with a named point of contact from scoping through to retest.
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How much does SSRF Testing cost?
Every ssrf testing in Cyprus is scoped and priced individually, so you pay only for the coverage you need — with no hidden extras. After a short, no-obligation scoping call we send a fixed-price quote, usually within one business day, with clear deliverables, a firm timeline and a complimentary retest included. The price depends on the size and complexity of your environment, so you always know the cost up front before any work begins.
