Need to run own scripts as root

[metal_cd]

I have a need to run my own scripts with root permission but can't seem to make that
happen. I have tried several ways and the scripts never have full root capability.
To keep my server stable and secure I have a need to execute some commands as root
through a browser (when I am not near my main computer).
I know cPanel does it through their scripting so this is why I ask here.
How may I set things up so I have an area through a browser (password protected of course)
that I may execute perl scripts of mine that will have root permissions to do things on the server?
Any help would be most appreciated.
Thank you

[shaun]

If you run your scripts through the WHM they should run as root.

otherwise you will have to write a wrapper in C and give it suid perms.. Be careful!

[metal_cd]

If you could be so knid as to explain how to run through WHM. I would not know how to write the c wrapper, I can write only perl.
Thank you again

[chirpy]

Have a look through the existing scripts in /usr/local/cpanel/whostmgr/docroot/cgi/addon_* which should give you enough information.

[bamasbest]

Chirpy is being a politically correct moderator by not mentioning something.

Visit his site.

For a whopping $15 bucks you can purchase a nifty script that allows for file management/shell commands via whm!

[metal_cd]

Well it appears I could run it through whm but for technical reasons I could not run
it remotely through my limited pocket pc browser (would not access via the non-typical port)
So, could you possibly give any type of a point towards an explanation of writing
the c wrapper then setting the suid perms.
..or is there any other way of running scripts with full root permmissions through the
typical http or ssl ports?
Thank you again

[shaun]

Somthing like this probably work..

#include <stdio.h>
#include <sys/types.h>
#include <unistd.h>


main(int argc, char **argv)
{
int pid, status;

if (argc != 2) {
printf("Usage: %s <command>\n",argv[0]);
return 1;
}

setuid(0);

pid = fork();
if(pid == 0) {
execl(argv[1],argv[1],NULL);
}
while (wait(&status) != pid);

return 0;
}