Excessive VERB is a DDoS technique that targets system availability by overloading infrastructure. This page explains the attack, mitigation capabilities, and the role of WEDOS Global.
Description
Exploits unusual HTTP verbs to confuse or overload servers.
Mitigation Capabilities
Anycast: No, irrelevant for HTTP verb misuse.
NGINX Proxy: Yes, blocks unusual HTTP verbs.
HAProxy: Partially, can block specific HTTP patterns.
IDS Suricata: Yes, detects unusual HTTP behavior.
WAF: Yes, blocks uncommon HTTP verbs.
OWASP Rules: Yes, filters specific HTTP verb patterns.
Complex anycast solution – WEDOS Global (or Cloudflare for example): Yes, blocks unusual HTTP request patterns.
Solutions
Implement WAF rules for unusual HTTP methods and analyze server logs.
Why WEDOS Global?
WEDOS Global provides Anycast-powered edge protection that filters malicious traffic before it reaches your core systems. For DDoS types like Excessive VERB, WEDOS offers scalable global filtering combined with advanced detection strategies and 24/7 support.
Can WEDOS Global Help?
✅ WEDOS Global is highly effective against this attack due to global Anycast and intelligent filtering.