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The web request tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about HTTP requests sent to web servers, particularly in the context of security vulnerabilities and browser extensions. One thread examines a Microsoft Edge incident where uBlock Origin was accidentally replaced by uBlock Origin Lite due to an upload script error, highlighting how web requests interact with content blockers. Another thread details a critical .NET Framework security update (MS11-100) that addresses vulnerabilities where a specially crafted web request could allow elevation of privilege. These sources show that web request topics on the forum include security implications, browser behavior, and software updates related to how applications handle incoming or outgoing HTTP traffic.
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    Edge MV2/MV3 Clash: What Happened With uBlock Origin and How to Recover

    For a handful of hours this week a small but important piece of the Edge browsing experience vanished for some users: uBlock Origin — the widely trusted, open‑source content blocker used by millions — was effectively replaced by uBlock Origin Lite in Microsoft Edge after an accidental upload and...
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    • ad blocker backup browser extensions chrome web store content blocker declarative net request edge edge policies extension publishing github gorhill manifest manifest v2 microsoft store mv2 mv3 open source sideloading ublock origin web request
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    MS11-100 - Critical : Vulnerabilities in .NET Framework Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2638420)

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.3 (February 1, 2012): Corrected registry keys and installation switches in the deployment tables for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008, and installation switches in the deployment table for Windows Vista. This is an informational...
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    • asp.net attacker critical elevation of privilege exploit installation ms11-100 net framework privately reported publicly disclosed registry security security bulletin server 2003 server 2008 update vulnerability web request windows vista
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    • Forum: Security Alerts