Smf and security

Discussion in 'Forum Management' started by Tikoutikou, Nov 25, 2006.

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    I just finished installing smf.I used the installer to install it and I wanted to know if I had to changed the chmod of some files for security reasons?
     
    Tikoutikou, Nov 25, 2006 IP
  2. Imran

    Imran Notable Member

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    just chmod settings.php that would be enough chmod to 666.
    remove install folder or chmod to 000.
     
    Imran, Nov 25, 2006 IP
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    No, You dont need to change any mod to any file as far as i know
     
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    sawz Prominent Member

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    there is no install folder in SMF, there is an install.php and should be deleted. my permissions are as follows:
    folders 0755
    all php files 0644
    Settings.php 0600

    but this is me, if these settings don't work for you then up the permissions a little.
     
    sawz, Nov 26, 2006 IP
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    Nikolas Well-Known Member

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    The only file that may needs chmod is the Settings.php and that is only in the case that XXS is open to your host.

    As the XXS exploits are very old, propably you want need to change anything :)
     
    Nikolas, Dec 2, 2006 IP