[AJAX] vBShout v2.0

[high]Staff Edit/Update[/high]

I have released an updated version of this hack (version 2.0.1), this version fixes some security issues with this hack. All version prior to this one allow users to insert html in their shouts, this can cause problems with them using html that breaks the site layout or malicious javascript. Download the new zip file (vBshout_fixed.zip) and upload the new vbshout.php file to patch/upgrade. If you want to manual instructions they are in the zip file, in the file bugfixes.txt

Second Staff update

I've uploaded a new version of this hack, dubbed '2.0.2'. This one should fix the html injection issues without breaking special characters. To upgrade, download the new zip file and upload the new vbshout.php file.

Please note that this only fixes the html injection issues. I do not use this hack on my own forum (although I've tested this on a client's board) so I will not be fixing the server load issues. I suggest you do not install this hack if you can't deal with the extra server load, as it's rather intensive.

- Brad

[high]End staff edit[/high]

Well, been a while since I've been to vb.org and released anything, thought i'd break the trend and whip up something quick while I have a little spare time.

A shoutbox as you would assume, a very simple one to start off with, but does include AJAX Technology, which pushes the shoutbox 1 step closer to live, messages from other people will appear with no refreshing, and so will yours that you post

A preview is below, i'd estimate a 50 second installation max

Primary Features:
- AJAX Technology (no refreshing)
- Administration control an display element options
- Fast format editor

Change Log::

- v1.1:
WOL (Who's Online) Correction

- v1.2:
New Posting Featurs (Bold/Italic/Underline/Colour/Font)
Admin Controls

- Change location/position of shoutbox
- Change number of shouts displayed
- Switch vbcode/similes on/off

- v1.3
Firefox javascript issue fixed
New Admin Controls

- Command Activation
- Swtch extra format options on/off
- Change position of editor (above/below messages)

New Commands

- /prune (Clears the shoutbox completely)
- /prune [username] (Clears all shouts posted by specified user)

- v1.4
Usergroup HTML Markup For Usernames
Clear Editor Button
Emoticons Pop Up Menu
Time display configurated to vBulletin settings
Username Links To Profile
New Admin Conrols

New vBShout Position (Directly Above Forums)
Banned Users
Banned Usergroups
Banned Permissions
Smilie Pop-Up Box Height
Smilie Pop-Up Box Width

New Commands

"/me" - Action message (all users are able to use this command)
/pruneshout [shout] - Deletes a single shout

- v1.5
Improved Smilies Display
XHTML 1.0 Transitional Valid (couple of errors fixed)
New Admin Options

Shoutbox Height
Smilies To Show
Shout Messages Order
Banned Permissions (fixed)

- v1.6
Bug Fixes:

- Unable to delete shouts that used /me command fixed
- Shouts being displayed from bottom-upwards only showed first 20 shouts

Automatically parses URL's

- v2.0
New Archive

- Displays shouts and pages
- Stats and top 10 shouters
- AJAX Edit/Delete (staff can edit/delete all shouts)

Enjoy,

- Zero Tolerance

[Za4a Tuner]

Originally Posted by o0Hubba0o

I have a question on the prune command, does that just clear the shouts, or will it reset the shout counts too? I don't want people to lose their shout count...

even the shouts AND the counters will be set to zero

[o0Hubba0o]

Originally Posted by Za4a Tuner

even the shouts AND the counters will be set to zero

Ok, thanks alot. Guess I won't be pruning anytime soon.

[C_P]

Originally Posted by o0Hubba0o

Click the title of the shoutbox, that will bring you to that page.

THANKS! It is the obvious we overlook!

[DementedMindz]

ok i see brad posted a fix but wasnt this a exploit too in it 'shout' => TYPE_STR, as per this post https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....postcount=1192 or does brads update fix this?

[Ohiosweetheart]

Originally Posted by Zachery

I've made the staff aware that the fix causes a problem,. they are looking into it.

thank you Zachery... it's really causing a stir on my site, lol

[Ohiosweetheart]

Originally Posted by DementedMindz

ok i see brad posted a fix but wasnt this a exploit too in it 'shout' => TYPE_STR, as per this post https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....postcount=1192 or does brads update fix this?

Brad's update didn't fix the current problems

[Baudman]

can someone please tell me how to purge the shout box of the shouts that have been made in the past?

Thanks. Baudman

[Aclikyano]

THIS VB SHOUT.... causes my HOST Memory To skyrocket!.

:smh:..... gotta patch that somehow guy.

[Ragnarok]

Originally Posted by Baudman

can someone please tell me how to purge the shout box of the shouts that have been made in the past?

Thanks. Baudman

As stated here, /prune

[elite1]

Hi Guys

I would like to know how to set different user groups for the shoutbox. I know one site where the guy has added a /mod command. When using this command only people with moderator status and up can view what theyre saying. I would like to know how to do this, so if anyone has any ideas please let me know as it would be much appreicated.

Many Thanks

Ben
undergroundportal.co.uk