ngx_lua_waf is a web application firewall (WAF) module written in Lua for use with OpenResty (Nginx + Lua). It provides protection against common web attacks such as SQL injection, XSS, file uploads, and malicious bots. The WAF is rule-based, easily configurable, and lightweight, offering real-time defense with minimal performance overhead.

Features

  • Detects and blocks SQL injection and XSS attacks
  • Filters malicious file uploads and request patterns
  • Provides IP blacklisting and whitelisting
  • Modular rule-based filtering system
  • Custom logging and alert support
  • Lightweight and efficient for high-performance Nginx setups

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Firewall

License

MIT License

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Operating Systems

Linux

Programming Language

Lua

Related Categories

Lua Firewall Software

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