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
Categories
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