What are potential security risks associated with using file_get_contents and allow_url_fopen in PHP?

Using file_get_contents with allow_url_fopen enabled in PHP can pose security risks such as remote code execution and exposing sensitive information. To mitigate these risks, it is recommended to disable allow_url_fopen and use alternative methods to fetch remote content, such as cURL.

// Disable allow_url_fopen in php.ini configuration file
// Add the following line:
// allow_url_fopen = Off