Security → vBulletin users warned of potential exploit

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The developers of the popular vBulletin commercial Internet forum software are investigating a potential exploit and advised users to delete the "install" directory from their deployments as a precaution.

"A potential exploit vector has been found in the vBulletin 4.1+ and 5+ installation directories," Wayne Luke, technical support lead at vBulletin Solutions, the company that develops the software, announced this week on the vBulletin community forum. "Our developers are investigating this issue at this time. If deemed necessary we will release the necessary patches."

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I think PHPBB also suggests deleting the install folder once your forum is online.

Close. PHPBB actually requires you to remove the install folder before it'll run.

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I think ANYONE should remove the install folder regardless of the platform!!

It's the install folder that's key. Those that manage these things are aware and have taken appropriate action.

Thanks to those for having weighed in.