So after the OpenX "scare".. worth it? - GoFuckYourself.com

trevesty · 09-22-2010, 12:46 PM

I've always done mostly everything the old fashioned way when it comes to serving ads, but after a buddy just showed me his OpenX back-end... I think I'm in love since I'm a numbers freak.

But is it worth it after all the scare this past week?

Or are there alternatives that are just as good, or better?

Thanks for any insight you may offer in advance

kbauerctu · 09-22-2010, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trevesty

I've always done mostly everything the old fashioned way when it comes to serving ads, but after a buddy just showed me his OpenX back-end... I think I'm in love since I'm a numbers freak.

But is it worth it after all the scare this past week?

Or are there alternatives that are just as good, or better?

Thanks for any insight you may offer in advance

The free version of Openx is to open to exploits. Last week we noticed a number of issues with clients hosting their ads in openx.

The Dawg · 09-22-2010, 01:00 PM

It a decent script. Its just like any other open source script with regards to exploits. Just make sure you are on top of the updates. I saw the email didnt jump right on it and paid for it. Two of my sites got hit and google promptly slapped the 'virus' tag on them.

I updated and google had me back in the clear within 6 hours.

trevesty · 09-22-2010, 01:04 PM

Thanks for the replies so far

trevesty · 09-22-2010, 02:28 PM

Anyone else got any input?
Thanks

V_RocKs · 09-22-2010, 02:31 PM

I'd wait a month for them to patch some holes...

TheDoc · 09-22-2010, 02:37 PM

I use it, used it when it was phpadnew or whatever it was then as well. Never had an issue with it. It's no different than wordpress though, something could happen. Keep good backups and go with it, it's a great tool.

tiger · 09-22-2010, 02:39 PM

I have used it for many years with very few problems. Everything gets exploited eventually, what you need to look at is how fast they fix it and how often it happens.

strobi · 09-22-2010, 03:01 PM

The core install is safe, it's the ADDONS that aren't safe! The scare last week came from some kind of plugin called videoreport or something. The basic install without added plugins is safe.

signupdamnit · 09-22-2010, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbauerctu

The free version of Openx is to open to exploits. Last week we noticed a number of issues with clients hosting their ads in openx.

Now wait a minute. Any piece of software will have bugs and potential vulnerabilities. I understand that a working patch has been available for several days. Did you advise your clients to upgrade?

HomerSimpson · 09-22-2010, 04:37 PM

OpenX just rocks...
I've been using it from the times of phpadsnew...
never got any problems...
just update it when needed and that's all...

if you need help installig or setting up contact me
http://www.awmzone.com/services

09-22-2010, 12:46 PM	#1
trevesty Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 3,808	So after the OpenX "scare".. worth it? I've always done mostly everything the old fashioned way when it comes to serving ads, but after a buddy just showed me his OpenX back-end... I think I'm in love since I'm a numbers freak. But is it worth it after all the scare this past week? Or are there alternatives that are just as good, or better? Thanks for any insight you may offer in advance

09-22-2010, 02:37 PM	#7
TheDoc Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Currently Incognito Posts: 13,827	I use it, used it when it was phpadnew or whatever it was then as well. Never had an issue with it. It's no different than wordpress though, something could happen. Keep good backups and go with it, it's a great tool. __________________ ~TheDoc - ICQ7765825 It's all disambiguation

09-22-2010, 02:39 PM	#8
tiger Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,986	I have used it for many years with very few problems. Everything gets exploited eventually, what you need to look at is how fast they fix it and how often it happens. __________________

09-22-2010, 04:37 PM	#11
HomerSimpson Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Springfield Posts: 13,826	OpenX just rocks... I've been using it from the times of phpadsnew... never got any problems... just update it when needed and that's all... if you need help installig or setting up contact me http://www.awmzone.com/services __________________ Make a bank with Chaturbate - the best selling webcam program Ads that can't be block with AdBlockers !!! /// Best paying popup program (Bitcoin payouts) !!! PHP, MySql, Smarty, CodeIgniter, Laravel, WordPress, NATS... fixing stuff, server migrations & optimizations... My ICQ: 27429884 \| Email:

09-22-2010, 01:00 PM	#3
The Dawg Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: State Of Bliss Posts: 2,438	It a decent script. Its just like any other open source script with regards to exploits. Just make sure you are on top of the updates. I saw the email didnt jump right on it and paid for it. Two of my sites got hit and google promptly slapped the 'virus' tag on them. I updated and google had me back in the clear within 6 hours.

09-22-2010, 01:04 PM	#4
trevesty Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 3,808	Thanks for the replies so far

09-22-2010, 02:28 PM	#5
trevesty Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 3,808	Anyone else got any input? Thanks

09-22-2010, 02:31 PM	#6
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	I'd wait a month for them to patch some holes...

09-22-2010, 03:01 PM	#9
strobi Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 7,383	The core install is safe, it's the ADDONS that aren't safe! The scare last week came from some kind of plugin called videoreport or something. The basic install without added plugins is safe.