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From: Rich <rich@example.invalid>
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Subject: Re: Simple way for web to execute root shell script.
Date: Sat, 24 May 2025 15:41:08 -0000 (UTC)
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In comp.os.linux.misc The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> On 24/05/2025 06:43, c186282 wrote:
>> On 5/23/25 8:26 AM, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>>> I have a shell script that monitors hardware stuff - it needs to run 
>>> as root and be called by Apache as user www.
>>>
>>>   Bookworm linux on a Pi4.
>>>
>>> Its all inside a domestic firewall so security is not a huge issue.
>>> What is the quickest and simplest solution to this?
>> 
>> 
>>    Ummm ... just sayin' ... do you REALLY want/need that ???
>> 
>>    Seems like a recipe for sure disaster.
> 
> Why on earth would you say that?

Lawrence is usually trolling more often than not.

> If I told you that you didnt need an engine start switch inside your 
> car because it was a security hazard, you would be puzzled, too,.

A killfile entry helps with the "usually trolling" aspect.