eval() language construct

[Marv]

Does anybody know wether vb or vbSEO is utilizing the eval() language construct or not? I would like to disable that, cause the majority of hacking attacks seems to be done through eval() execution of base64 encoded shell commands.

As far as I checked the files and templates it seems the coders have tried to wrap an equal function to get eval-able results. So far it?s looking good..but there is this little residiual risk - and I just don?t want to break the live site and become beaten up

[tbworld]

'Eval' is used extensively throughout vBulletin.

[Marv]

Damn it,
I run the search in the archives for eval() instead of eval. I?m such a nut..

Note to myself: check, think, check again, ask a buddy face to face and drink your first coffee before you start making a fool out of yourself...

[AusPhotography]

Eval is ok when used properly, but it can suffer the same problem as an SQL injection.
We don't ban SQL, we just use it properly

[Marv]

I wasn´t referring to a potential security hole in vb or addons. I guess with all the coders here a security issue wouldn´t stay undetected very long. We are running some other non-vb related things on the server and at least one was known for a security risk regarding eval`d code. The hole should have been patched in the latest version as the programmers say, but...ya never know.

[demdev]

Hey Marv...you're hip to the eval switch right? Most scanners wont find the rogue if it has gets switched to a lave......