👉 The RFC 7238-1, or RFC 7238, is a technical specification that outlines the design and implementation of HTTP/1.1, the protocol used for transmitting web content. Among its many features, RFC 7238 introduces the concept of "weapon," a mechanism that allows clients to send HTTP requests with additional headers or even entire payloads, enhancing the protocol's flexibility and functionality. These weaponized requests can include embedded data, such as cookies, authentication tokens, or even small payloads for specific operations like file transfers or webhook invocations. This feature significantly extends the capabilities of HTTP beyond simple request-response interactions, making it a more versatile and powerful tool for web communication.
