OWASPASVS 5.0 requirement

ASVS-V15.3.2 Where the application backend makes calls to external urls, it is configured to not follow redirects unless it is intended functionality.

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Standard
OWASP ASVS 5.0
Chapter
V15 Secure Coding and Architecture
Section
V15.3 Defensive Coding
Level
L2 (requirement applies from this verification level up)

Requirement

Verify that where the application backend makes calls to external URLs, it is configured to not follow redirects unless it is intended functionality.