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What if I have a CGI script that writes to a web page? Do in need to change permissions?

April 26, 2017CGI permissions Script web page writes

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What if I have a CGI script that writes to a web page? Do in need to change permissions?

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You should not have to change a web pages permissions to 777, or anything other than the usual 644. Permissions of 777 allow anyone to write to your html page. It’s a good way to get your web page hacked by malicious users.