Episode 773: NodeBB -- Don't Do the Math
FLOSS Weekly
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Evolution of Forum Software and Security Vulnerabilities
The chapter explores the unique features of forum software such as gaps between replies, necro threads, and forking threads for topic clarity. It delves into the benefits of hosting your own forum, discussions about trolls, and the presence of bug bounty programs in uncovering critical security vulnerabilities. Highlighting a critical vulnerability in NodeBB discovered through their bug bounty program, the speakers explain the simplicity of fixes and the challenges of decoupling the backend from the front end.
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