Remote File Inclusion (RFI)

Remote File Inclusion (RFI) is a malicious attack that focuses on exploiting weaknesses in web applications by utilizing harmful reference scripts or external files. The attacker’s goal in an RFI attack is to leverage the application’s referencing functionality to inject malware from a remote location, employing a distinct domain instead of accessing files hosted on a local web server. The primary objective of an RFI attack is typically to pilfer sensitive information, compromise servers, and attain command over an application for unauthorized content manipulation.