Local File Inclusion (LFI) Scanner
Detects local file inclusion vulnerabilities allowing access to server files.
What is Local File Inclusion (LFI)?
Local File Inclusion (LFI) occurs when an application includes files based on user input without proper validation. Attackers can manipulate file paths to include sensitive server files like /etc/passwd, configuration files, source code, or log files that may contain credentials or sensitive information.
Why is This Important?
LFI can expose sensitive configuration files, source code, credentials, and internal documentation. Combined with techniques like log poisoning, LFI can be escalated to Remote Code Execution (RCE), giving attackers complete control over the server.
How It Works
1. Web Crawling
Intelligent crawling discovers all endpoints, forms, parameters, and dynamic content across your web application.
2. Payload Injection
AI-powered payloads test each input vector for web vulnerabilities with context-aware attack patterns.
3. Response Analysis
Advanced analysis detects vulnerability signatures in responses, confirming exploitability with proof-of-concept.
Key Capabilities
Industry-leading web security testing powered by AI, trusted by security teams worldwide for accurate vulnerability detection.
- Deep web crawling with JavaScript rendering support
- Context-aware payload generation for each parameter
- False positive elimination through response analysis
- OWASP Top 10 and CWE compliance mapping
- Seamless CI/CD and DevSecOps integration
Frequently Asked Questions
What files do attackers typically target?
Common targets include /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, web.config, .htaccess, application source code, database configuration files, SSH keys, and log files.
How can LFI lead to code execution?
Through log poisoning (injecting code into logs then including them), PHP wrappers (php://filter, data://), or including uploaded files or session files containing attacker-controlled data.
What are null byte attacks?
In older PHP versions, adding %00 (null byte) truncates file extensions, allowing attackers to bypass extension restrictions. Modern PHP versions are not vulnerable.
How do I prevent LFI?
Use a whitelist of allowed files, avoid dynamic file includes based on user input, validate and sanitize input, and use realpath() to prevent directory traversal.
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