A10 X-forwarded-for -

However, by inserting itself between the client and the server, an ADC creates a classic networking paradox:

A malicious client sends an HTTP request directly to your A10 with a forged header: GET /admin HTTP/1.1 X-Forwarded-For: 127.0.0.1 a10 x-forwarded-for

When configured for L7 load balancing (HTTP mode), the A10 ADC rewrites the HTTP request headers before forwarding the packet to the real server. It typically appends the original client IP address to the existing XFF header. However, by inserting itself between the client and