What is an intercepting proxy? - Cyber Security https://www.hacktheforum.com/cyber-security/what-is-an-intercepting-proxy/ Hack The Forum Discussion Board en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:20:42 +0000 wpForo 60 What is an intercepting proxy? https://www.hacktheforum.com/cyber-security/what-is-an-intercepting-proxy/#post-20060 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:47:32 +0000 An intercepting proxy is a tool that sits between your browser (client) and a web server, allowing you to capture, inspect, and modify the traffic going back and forth.

A well-known example is the proxy feature in Burp Suite.

 

How It Works

Normally:

Browser → Server → Browser
 

With an intercepting proxy:

 
Browser → Intercepting Proxy → Server → Intercepting Proxy → Browser
 

The proxy acts like a middleman, giving you control over the communication.

 

What You Can Do With It

  • View requests (headers, cookies, parameters, etc.)
  • Modify requests before they reach the server
    (e.g., change a username, price, or token)
  • Inspect responses from the server
  • Test security vulnerabilities in web applications

 

 

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