Web Application Penetration Testing: Local File Inclusion (LFI) Testing

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Local File Inclusion (LFI) Web Application Penetration Testing The definitive guide for LFI vulnerability security testing on penetration testing engagements. Introduction The intent of this document is to help penetration testers and students identify and test LFI vulnerabilities on future pen testing engagements by consolidating research for local file inclusion LFI testing techniques. LFI vulnerabilities are typically discovered during web app pen tests using the techniques contained within this document. Additionally, some of the techniques mentioned in this paper are also commonly used in CTF style competitions. What is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability? Local File Inclusion (LFI) allows an attacker to include files on a server through the web browser. This vulnerability exists when a web application includes a file without correctly sanitising the input, allowing and attacker to manipulate the input and inject path traversal characters and include other files from the web server. The following is an example of PHP code vulnerable to local file....

June 27, 2020
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This article provides valuable insights and techniques for readers interested in understanding and mitigating the risks associated with local file inclusion (LFI) vulnerabilities in web applications.

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