RE: [cobalt-users] I know this is stupid...

["Phil Beynon" <phil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> On Thursday 08 April 2004 11:46 am, Phil Beynon wrote:
>
> > I've always thought it "best practice" that all folders had a base
> > page even if it is just a standard redirect to root.
> > If there is a way of seeing the directory structure when a base page
> > exists then I'd seriously love to hear how to do it!
>
> Anyone with an account on the server and the ability to run cgi-scripts
> can install and run (over the net) a cgi-script shell program, and use
> it to descend into any world-executable directory and read any
> world-readable file on the server.
>
> Jeff
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My user base has never been a problem like that, mostly they are small
companies and just want a site and have no interest in just how it works, I
do it all!
I was thinking more along the lines of external visitors - for instance I
couldn't come along to your serve and see a directory where a index page
existed could I?

Phil

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