vb.org Archive - View Single Post - security seems not a main priority in vb hacks

Infopro · #10 12-26-2004, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by aussiev8

this is stupid, 2 hacks (major hacks as well with over 200 installs) i've found to be covered with holes and the simplest of hacking kiddies can exploit. This is a major issue in my opinion, and i think something needs to be done about it, or VB is going to turn into a phpnuke! and i'm sure you guys don't want that.

I'd like you to post the names of what hacks you know of that have holes please.

I respect Erwin, and I understand this post 100% ,

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Add-ons on this site are written by 3rd parties who are not endorsed or supported by Jelsoft in any way - as such Jelsoft offers no guarantees and take no responsibility of any add-ons or "hacks" that are hosted here. Jelsoft does not offer support for modified or "hacked" forums. You install hacks at your own risk. If you find security holes, take it up with the author of the add-on.

But some authors are long gone so taking it up with them can't be done. Holes should be fixed and we can't fix them if we all hide behind "install at your own risk"

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