JLex review needs to be updated to use cURL instead of allow_url_fopen.
As is good practice, we disabled allow_url_fopen for better security, especially on production servers, as it can be a significant security risk if not handled carefully. While some applications may require it to function, it's best to disable it and use more secure alternatives like the cURL extension when possible.
Risks of enabling allow_url_fopen
As is good practice, we disabled allow_url_fopen for better security, especially on production servers, as it can be a significant security risk if not handled carefully. While some applications may require it to function, it's best to disable it and use more secure alternatives like the cURL extension when possible.
Risks of enabling allow_url_fopen
- Code injection: If developers don't properly filter user input, malicious code can be injected via functions that use this feature, like file_get_contents().
- Vulnerabilities: A large number of reported vulnerabilities in PHP applications stem from the combination of allow_url_fopen being enabled and poor input filtering.