((exclusive)) — -include-..-2f..-2f..-2f..-2froot-2f
Path traversal is a web security vulnerability that allows an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server that is running an application. This might include source code, configuration files (like database credentials), or critical system files. How the ../ works
include($_GET['page']);
: Isolating the application in a Chroot Jail or a Docker container limits the "root" the attacker can see to a harmless, virtualized environment.
To prevent the "-include-..-2F..-2F..-2F..-2Froot-2F" exploit, follow these best practices: