PHP code inclusion a security risk? lens?

[Socks]

Just curious, I noticed there is a "PHP" button to insert code into your posts.. Does that pose any security risks for GFY? Allowing a malicious user to execute code might not be good, but I'm no expert on the matter!

[Babaganoosh]

It doesn't execute the code. It displays it.

[pr0]

It just shows up as code i think

[Apollo]

The PHP button in the form for posting doesn't execture code:

"Insert text with PHP syntax highlighting"

So I would gather it's a way for people to post scripting code for others to view and have it formatted the way most are used to seeing such code.

I've never tried it so I could be wrong....

[Socks]

Well then... ;)

[Apollo]

Originally posted by pornopete

<?PHP

print "Totally Harmless"

?>

Wow, on a 1600x1200 screen that just looks like a few pixels of coloring