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August 10th, 2004, 4:55 PM
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File with permissions
I am using filemanager v3.0 module on XOOPS!
This module is very useful for me to upload the files as I have problem with ftp programs and our ISP's server. I only worry that if I use that filemanager module, I need to chmod'd almost everything to 777 in able to upload. Is any expert here can advise me whether it is secure for my site to do that? Thanks a lot. |
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August 10th, 2004, 5:44 PM
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For security, my advice to you would be to change the permissions to unwritable when each time you are done uploading files.
I know it's a little more work for you to have to keep changing permission each time you want to upload something, but in the long run, it makes for more security. |
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August 10th, 2004, 7:26 PM
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August 11th, 2004, 8:23 PM
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I don't use the filemanager program for that simple fact: it's about as secure as leaving the door open and waving a sign that says "free entrance".
Your best bet is going to be to just use an FTP program.
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And of course, if you can write the script to use PHP's own file manipulation routines... that works great too. John
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August 11th, 2004, 8:51 PM
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sometimes i lucky to be able to write my name lol
i've never heard of filezilla...i use WS-FTP Pro
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But I found Filezilla last year.. The program is FREE and Awesome. John (it's a sourceforge project)
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