By using the convert.base64-encode filter, the attacker ensures that the output is a simple, alphanumeric string. This bypasses execution and prevents the server from breaking on characters like
The target file in this keyword, /root/.aws/credentials , is one of the "holy grails" for attackers. If a web application is running with high privileges (such as the root user), and it is vulnerable to LFI, an attacker can steal these credentials to gain full control over the victim's AWS infrastructure. This could lead to data breaches, resource hijacking for crypto-mining, or complete service deletion. How the Vulnerability Occurs By using the convert
Instead of loading a standard page like contact.php , the server processes the filter and dumps the encoded AWS keys directly onto the screen. How to Prevent This Attack This could lead to data breaches, resource hijacking
An attacker can manipulate the page parameter in the URL: ://example.com This could lead to data breaches