MediaWiki install returns 500 Error

steveorg · April 24th, 2008, 11:57 AM

When I run the config script to install MediaWiki 1.12.0 This is from the error log:

Quote:

SoftException in Application.cpp:246: Directory ".../wiki/config" is writeable by group
[Thu Apr 24 10:32:56 2008] [error] [client 71.172.42.76] Premature end of script headers: .../wiki/config/index.php
[Thu Apr 24 10:32:56 2008] [error] [client 71.172.42.76] File does not exist: .../500.shtml

Permissions are set to 777 (as per installation instructions) and I've enabled php5 through the .htaccess file. From the forum I can see that there have been successful MediaWiki installations. Does anyone have any idea what the problem could be?

Thanks,
Steve

**Roxy** · April 24th, 2008, 12:08 PM

Hmm...Pass7 hasn't upgraded to PHP5 yet. Not 100% but this could probably affecting the problem, since you're permissions are set to 777.

chandom · April 24th, 2008, 12:38 PM

Try using permissions set to 755.

I know when I installed mine on a shared system I never changed a thing when it came to permissions.

**Roxy** · April 24th, 2008, 1:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chandom

Try using permissions set to 755.

I know when I installed mine on a shared system I never changed a thing when it came to permissions.

PHPsuexces is enabled on your server, so setting it to 755 is like setting it to 777 but more secure.

PHPsuexces is not enabled on his server, so he might have to set it to 777, just in case the script needs to write and execute. I'm not sure, since I've never installed the script/software. Of course you are more then welcomed to set it to 755. =)

steveorg · April 24th, 2008, 5:09 PM

I thought that I had already tried it with 755, but that did the trick. Thanks.

It may also be worth mentioning that I moved to Pass 77 several months ago. I didn't realize that I had Pass 7 in my signature. Sorry about that!

The Installation screen says:

Quote:

Warning: PHP's register_globals option is enabled. Disable it if you can.
MediaWiki will work, but your server is more exposed to PHP-based security vulnerabilities.

Should I be concerned about this?

**Roxy** · April 24th, 2008, 5:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveorg

I thought that I had already tried it with 755, but that did the trick. Thanks.

It may also be worth mentioning that I moved to Pass 77 several months ago. I didn't realize that I had Pass 7 in my signature. Sorry about that!

The Installation screen says:Should I be concerned about this?

Ah, ok. Being on Pass77 makes a whole difference from being on Pass7. I was going by the info of that server and that is why I came up with those suggestions. I'm glad you could get everything fixed.

As for the register_globals, yes it is highly recommended to turn them off. You can do this with a php.ini file and this code:

PHP Code:


			
register_globals = Off

steveorg · April 24th, 2008, 10:35 PM

Thanks Roxy. Where should I put the php.ini file?
1. mydomain.com
2. subdomain.mydomain.com
3. subdomain.mydomain.com/mediawiki

**Roxy** · April 25th, 2008, 5:42 PM

Yes, place it in the folder for the Mediawiki! =)

mgk · April 26th, 2008, 7:28 PM

I am quite surprised to find it on by default on new servers

April 24th, 2008, 12:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Roxy URB4N 5K1LLZ Super #1 Joined in Sep 2005 Lives in Orlando, FL Hosted on SH63 2,660 posts Gave thanks: 81 Thanked 128 times	Hmm...Pass7 hasn't upgraded to PHP5 yet. Not 100% but this could probably affecting the problem, since you're permissions are set to 777. __________________ Roxanne Urban Roxy -Personal Blog SH63 - the best darn shared server!

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chandom Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Jan 2008 Hosted on sh126 4 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	Try using permissions set to 755. I know when I installed mine on a shared system I never changed a thing when it came to permissions. Last edited by chandom; April 24th, 2008 at 12:43 PM..

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steveorg Registered User Seasoned Poster Joined in May 2004 Lives in Wrong Coast Hosted on pass77 61 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks Roxy. Where should I put the php.ini file? 1. mydomain.com 2. subdomain.mydomain.com 3. subdomain.mydomain.com/mediawiki __________________ Steve

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Roxy URB4N 5K1LLZ Super #1 Joined in Sep 2005 Lives in Orlando, FL Hosted on SH63 2,660 posts Gave thanks: 81 Thanked 128 times	Yes, place it in the folder for the Mediawiki! =) __________________ Roxanne Urban Roxy -Personal Blog SH63 - the best darn shared server!

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mgk Registered User Excelling Contributor Joined in Mar 2007 Lives in Wales Hosted on dime999 620 posts Gave thanks: 47 Thanked 46 times	I am quite surprised to find it on by default on new servers __________________ Markus

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