Local File Inclusion & Path Traversal Attack — TryHackMe Walkthrough

Understanding File Inclusion and Path Traversal Vulnerabilities in Web Applications: https://tryhackme.com/room/filepathtr... In this episode, we continue our series on Track Meet by delving into the controversial topic of file inclusion and path traversal vulnerabilities. These security issues arise when external input affects how an application accesses files, potentially leading to unauthorized access or remote code execution. We'll discuss the core concepts, demonstrate attack techniques, and outline mitigation strategies. By the end of this video, you will understand how to identify, exploit, and prevent these vulnerabilities, using tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, and programming languages such as PHP and Python. Prerequisites include a basic grasp of web application architecture, server-side scripting, and familiarity with HTTP protocols. 00:00 Introduction 01:31 Web Application Architecture 05:43 Basic of File Inlcusion 06:17 Remote File Inclusion 06:53 Local File Inclusion 07:53 RFI vs LFI Exploitation Process 13:29     Base Directory Breakouts 25:05 LFI to RCE - Session Files 26:37 Log Poisoning 30:29 PHP Wrappers 33:42 Conclusion