Excessive VERB Single Session 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
Floods the server with a single session using uncommon HTTP verbs, targeting application-layer vulnerabilities.
Mitigation Capabilities
Anycast: No, doesn’t mitigate session-based application attacks.
NGINX Proxy: Yes, can filter specific HTTP verbs.
HAProxy: Partially, effective for managing HTTP traffic patterns.
IDS Suricata: Yes, detects and analyzes session-level anomalies.
WAF: Yes, blocks uncommon HTTP verbs.
OWASP Rules: Yes, filters specific verb patterns.
Complex anycast solution – WEDOS Global (or Cloudflare for example): Yes, effective at identifying and blocking HTTP session misuse.
Solutions
Use WAF rules for session-based patterns and monitor HTTP 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 Single Session, 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.