Warning: I am able to write to the configuration file: /home/***/public_html/***/includes/configure.php. This is a potential security risk - pleas

[chriscodes]

i isntalled OsCommerce.. and now i have this warning: Warning: I am able to write to the configuration file: /home/***/public_html/***/includes/configure.php. This is a potential security risk - please set the right user permissions on this file.

 

how do i fix it? please help

[web-project]

set the correct permission(linux chmod) on configure.php file

[chriscodes]

set the correct permission(linux chmod) on configure.php file

 

so whats the right permission?

[♥geoffreywalton]

Try reading the post installation instructions in the on-line documentation/knowledgebase on this site.

 

You might also want to read the first 2 threads in the installation forum.

[chriscodes]

Try reading the post installation instructions in the on-line documentation/knowledgebase on this site.

 

You might also want to read the first 2 threads in the installation forum.

 

 

i did and it says:

4. Make sure that the permissions on all of the folders are set to 755, and if that does not work then set them to 777. Make sure that the includes/configure.php file and the admin/includes/configure.php file are set to 777 for the duration of the install. Once the install is complete reset to 644, 444, or 400 depending on your server setup.

 

i changed to all of them and still see no change..

[php_Guy]

i did and it says:

4. Make sure that the permissions on all of the folders are set to 755, and if that does not work then set them to 777. Make sure that the includes/configure.php file and the admin/includes/configure.php file are set to 777 for the duration of the install. Once the install is complete reset to 644, 444, or 400 depending on your server setup.

 

i changed to all of them and still see no change..

 

Some hosts don't allow you to change permissions via ftp. Try using the file manager in your control panel. If that doesn't work, contact your host.

[chriscodes]

i was playing wround with the chomod settings and after i set ti to 555 the warning message was gone.. but thanx all for your time and help

[php_Guy]

i was playing wround with the chomod settings and after i set ti to 555 the warning message was gone.. but thanx all for your time and help

 

Enabling execute rights for all users won't effect osc's ability or inability to write to a file. If a setting of 555 works, then a setting of 444 also has to work. If not, your host has something very screwed up.

[Guest]

i was playing wround with the chomod settings and after i set ti to 555 the warning message was gone.. but thanx all for your time and help

 

chriscodes - you need to get on the phone and talk to your web host - NOW. Your provider knows the characteristics of the server that your web is located - Linux, what version of PHP, etc. You may be dealing with a hardware/sofware issue that is beyong your control, and you need to conact the people that are in control of the software and hardware that is providing your web service.

 

CALL YOUR HOST!

 

 

Mark