Python-Scapy or the like-How can I create an HTTP GET request at the packet level

If you want to do a full three-way handshake, you’ll have to do it manually. Start with your SYN packet: >>> syn = IP(dst=”www.google.com”) / TCP(dport=80, flags=”S”) >>> syn <IP frag=0 proto=tcp dst=Net(‘www.google.com’) |<TCP dport=www flags=S |>> Then receive the SYN-ACK packet from the server, sr1 works. Then send your HTTP GET request: >>> syn_ack … Read more

Best method: Access-Control-Allow-Origin Multiple Origin Domains

The documentation on this seems to imply that it allows multiple origins with a space separated list, but that’s not what it actually means. Here’s what I could gather as the most definitive answer to your question: the Access-Control-Allow-Origin header should be the same value as the Origin header as long as you want to … Read more

What’s the best return code for “@unique” violations?

I would first consider 422 Unprocessable Entity: The 422 (Unprocessable Entity) status code means the server understands the content type of the request entity, and the syntax of the request entity is correct but was unable to process the contained instructions. In this case, the contained instructions are “please create this new resource”. 409 Conflict … Read more

HttpServletRequest.getRemoteUser() vs HttpServletRequest.getUserPrincipal().getName()

A Principal represents someone who could potentially authenticate with your application. The Principal’s name depends on the authentication method used: a username such as “fred” (in the case of HTTP Basic authentication) a Distinguished Name such as “CN=bob,O=myorg” (in the case of X.509 client certificates – in which case a X500Principal may be returned) getRemoteUser() … Read more

Connection and connection request timeout

HttpClient has a way to set connection and socket timeout (setConnectionTimeout() and setTimeout()) according to the HttpClient javadocs. Connection timeout is the timeout until a connection with the server is established. Socket timeout is the timeout to receive data (socket timeout). Example: Let’s say you point your browser to access a web page. If the … Read more

HEAD with WebClient?

You are right WebClient does not support this. You can use HttpWebRequest and set the method to HEAD if you want this functionality: System.Net.WebRequest request = System.Net.WebRequest.Create(uri); request.Method = “HEAD”; request.GetResponse();