I think you make really good points here, not the least because most of what you say has been running through my mind too

There is one thing I can contribute, there *are* tools out there that allow common attacks to be run against URLs, Nessus, Saint being two that I've used..

Is it comprehensive ? no.. does it make your script safer ? no, not really.. it just checks for common attacks, it can't be an exhaustive check, for obvious reasons..

Other than that, paranoia is always a virtue when writing a CGI app ;o). I've found that one out the hard way..

finally, a question: I still don't understand why/if taint mode is necessary when a parameter value is used internally.. for example, if you're not using input into system(), exec() or similar nasties, what is the worst that could happen ?

always on the lookout for ways to make my scripts more secure... :o)
tinman

In reply to Re: (jcwren) Re: A rumination on finding secure scripts, versus rolling-your-own by tinman
in thread A rumination on finding secure scripts, versus rolling-your-own by Hero Zzyzzx

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