[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #33724: Save FTP Details in Database

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#33724: Save FTP Details in Database
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 Reporter:  atomicjack       |      Owner:
     Type:  enhancement      |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Upgrade/Install  |    Version:  trunk
 Severity:  normal           |   Keywords:
  Focuses:  administration   |
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 Currently, FTP details are automatically saved in wp-config, in what is
 essentially plain text.

 This is both insecure and inefficient.

 Insecure: plain text passwords. Need I say more?

 Inefficient: If file permissions are correct, the user is always asked to
 re-enter the FTP details, as they cannot be written to wp-config.php

 Solution? Hash the FTP password, save the details to the database.

 It secures the password - and, there are no more file permission issues in
 regards to FTP  issues.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/33724>
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