Dear All, I would like to know that Php Classified script installation require CHMOD 777 to all directories. Will it be safe to CHMOD all directories to 777 Or not... Please advice.. Accordingly.
It is never advisable to CHMOD to 777 this opens doors for hacks, exploits and a insecure web site use at your own risk..
I am not familiar with your script, but I can tell you in general it's not advisable to CHMOD 777 anything, espicially not web-server writable directories. You could potentially be opening yourself up to a security risk by doing that. It's actually almost never necessary to chmod 777 anything, but instead just a way for lazy people to install things without actually knowing what they are doing. The right way to do it is to just dig into what the script actually has to do and set the permissions accordingly, not just open it to the world.
Here is link that says to CHMOD 777 to Directories http://manual.deltascripts.com/index.php?id=82 Please note I have installed this script on root of the site i.e. www.domain.com not www.domain.com/classified Please check and help via post. Regards to Senior Programmers
Nothing has to be set to 777 to work..none of our servers will allow 777 permissions as we have suphp installed it may require more work in the long run but it is a much safe way to go. his statement here is correct.. It's actually almost never necessary to chmod 777 anything, but instead just a way for lazy people to install things without actually knowing what they are doing. The right way to do it is to just dig into what the script actually has to do and set the permissions accordingly, not just open it to the world. thanks mivent
From your link, It looks like you could likely replace 777 with 755 which is at least a bit better. I would at least do that, but the right way is to figure out exactly what permissions are needed instead of setting blanket perms to a bunch of files/directories.
I am still unable to figureout that what is needed to be done via CHMOD777 I contacted support but no reply... please help
Im wondering if you are talking about php-Classifieds.com cause they have pretty good support. If you are talking about them (php Classifieds www.php-classifieds.com) the tutorial says: 9) CHMOD the directories "adpics" and "userimgs" to 777. Both the directories will have a file named "index.html" inside them. CHMOD both to 644. Take Care 10) CHMOD all the files in the directories "data", "lang", "log" and "mailtemplates" to 777. Take care