[BlueOnyx:00191] Re: Third party software: Joomla

[Steve Howes]

On 14 Jan 2009, at 15:04, Ethan Mateja wrote:

> I am sure there are plenty of novice users who set up Joomla! or  
> other 3rd party software installations in a manner in which they can  
> be hacked. However, I think that its a bit of general association to  
> say that all Joomla! configurations are insecure. This is just not  
> true and quite an inflamatory statement aimed at a good group of  
> people. I run several secure applications based on the Joomla! CMS  
> and have never been hacked. I also understand server security and  
> how to program.

Indeed. But you can't assume everyone understands server security and  
how to program. Joomla! is an easy to install piece of software, not  
just knowledgeable people such as yourself install it. If you are  
hosting other peoples Joomla! installs its impossible to vouch for  
their ability.

And it wasn't aimed at any group of people, it was a statement more  
about CMSs in general. Joomla! is just a handy example of a CMS I have  
seen regularly hacked.

Steve