Security Tip: Local and Remote File Inclusion, Explained Simply
Websites built with server-side code (PHP especially) often include files based on user input — a language parameter, a page name, a theme choice. When that input isn't checked, attackers can reach files they should never touch. That is a file inclusion vulnerability, and it comes in two flavors: Local File Inclusion (LFI) and Remote File Inclusion (RFI). With LFI, an attacker tricks the site into reading files already on the server — configuration files, credentials, or sensitive system files o
🎯 Vulnerability: Web Security Vulnerability
💡 Defense Fix: Implement strict input validation, contextual output encoding, and enforce least-privilege authorization controls.