Re: PHP on i and security

[Jon Paris <jon.paris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Mike Cunningham wrote:
> > We are considering using PHP on i for some new development, but a
> > colleague has raised a concern about the security of PHP
> > applications. He remembers past stories about lots of security holes
> > on PHP applications, and scripted attacks against php web
> > applications. He does not know if these flaws were due to just bad
> > design/coding on the part of the developer or something inherent in
> > the way PHP works. Does anyone on this list have any experience in
> > this area?


As Scott notes, most of the web security issues that currently afflict  
PHP applications are a function of poor programming and could occur in  
any language. The security related PHP specific issues are long-since  
gone - but Java fanatics love to point them out still.

If you want to pursue the topic in more depth, this month's PHP  
Architect magazine features security and includes an article with the  
challenging title "Who says PHP Security Sucks?" which has the  
extended title ("deck" I think) of "Who would say such a thing?  
Obviously, we can't let that stand. It's time to bust some myths while  
raising our own game to the next level." You can find the details  
here: http://www.phparch.com/c/magazine/issue/95 - You can buy this  
single issue as a download for only $4.99 - a good deal if you are  
concerned over PHP security issues.


Jon Paris

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