[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #41597: Language pack download requires too broad file system permissions

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#41597: Language pack download requires too broad file system permissions
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 Reporter:  kpumuk           |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement      |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Upgrade/Install  |     Version:  trunk
 Severity:  normal           |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                   |     Focuses:  administration
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Comment (by marsjaninzmarsa):

 Need to remember that language packs are not just pomo files, it may also
 contain PHP files with permissions to run arbitrary code. Not sure how
 exactly it's related to above, but security measures should be same as
 with themes/plugins.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/41597#comment:1>
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