Curl-url-file-3a-2f-2f-2f May 2026

curl -s file:///data/config.json | jq '.server.port'

If you need a direct decoded explanation to include in your content:

The string curl-url-file-3A-2F-2F-2F decodes to curl-url-file:///.
That likely means: curl-url-file-3A-2F-2F-2F

If you clarify where you saw this string (log file, API request, CTF challenge, etc.), I can tailor the content exactly to that context. curl -s file:///data/config

url-file:/// (which decodes to file:///) If you need a direct decoded explanation to

Title: Decoding cURL SSRF Payloads: The Case of file-3A-2F-2F-2F
Content:

When using the curl CLI in scripts, restrict protocols:

curl --proto =http,https --proto-redir =http,https "$url"

This prevents file:// from ever being honored.