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IPv6 zones in URLs are a mistake

The article critiques the implementation of IPv6 zones in URLs, arguing they create security and usability issues. It discusses how the percent-encoded zone identifiers in IPv6 addresses can lead to confusion and potential security vulnerabilities in web applications.

Background

IPv6 addresses can include zone identifiers, which are used to specify a particular network interface when multiple are available on a host. These are typically represented with a percent sign in URLs.

Source
Lobsters
Published
Jun 5, 2026 at 05:09 AM
Score
6.0 / 10