This phenomenon is often overlooked in cybersecurity discussions, but it's a crucial aspect to consider. When a plain HTTP request is sent to an HTTPS port, the server will typically return a redirect response.
Nginx is a popular web server software that often handles HTTPS connections. When a plain HTTP request is sent to an HTTPS port, Nginx will recognize it as a non-HTTPS request and return a redirect response.
The presence of URLs pointing to different websites related to conferences and law schools further supports this guess. These URLs may be used for phishing attacks or other malicious activities that exploit the vulnerability.
https://conferences.law.stanford.edu/ipsummerschool2022/2013/12/29/et-auctor-tortor-nunc