wp-config.php set to 666

  • modwor

    (@modwor)


    15 years, 3 months ago

    Hi,
    I did the upload and install method of installing WordPress, and made my own database. I let WordPress make the wp-config.php file for me.

    I noticed the next day that wp-config.php was set to 666 as permissions.

    Is this the default, or has my install been messed with?

    Any thoughts?

    Thanks,
    modwor

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  • freeandeasyblog

    (@freeeasy)

    15 years, 3 months ago

    I am not sure what took place after your installation, but you definitely do not want to have 666 permissions. The wp-config.php file should be at least 644 permission or even 444 permission if you do not want anyone to edit it.

    Just to be on the safe side, check you config.php file to make sure it has all the correct information and run http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-security-scan/

    Thread Starter modwor

    (@modwor)

    15 years, 3 months ago

    Thanks for the info, Freeandeasyblog. I appreciate it.

    I did switch the permissions and as far as I can see, the config file has the right info.

    If anyone knows, I would like to know if the wp-config.php file that is automatically made for you by the WordPress install has a default of 666 as permissions.

    It would help me know if anyone who shouldn’t have has poked their nose into my directory. 🙂

    Thanks,
    modwor

    freeandeasyblog

    (@freeeasy)

    15 years, 3 months ago

    modwor,

    I just ran manual wordpress installation to confirm and yes the config.php file is 666 after it is created during a manual installation. More than likely this it is 666 because the software need these permissions in order to have access to fill the config.php file with the needed information.

    As long as you changed the permissions after the installation you should be fine.

    Thread Starter modwor

    (@modwor)

    15 years, 3 months ago

    Thank you so much, freeandeasyblog.
    That was really nice of you to do.
    I appreciate the help.
    Have a great weekend.

    modwor

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