base64_decode() error
3 posts by 2 authors in: Forums > CMS Builder
Last Post: August 25, 2010 (RSS)
By zip222 - August 25, 2010
I am receiving this error message in one of my CMS Builder sites:
I am seeing this in the admin area, not the public site. Everything appears to be functioning properly. Any idea what this is about?
Warning: base64_decode() has been disabled for security reasons in /data/16/1/154/52/1806867/user/1957059/htdocs/cmsAdmin/lib/admin_functions.php(430) : regexp code on line 1 I am seeing this in the admin area, not the public site. Everything appears to be functioning properly. Any idea what this is about?
Re: [zip222] base64_decode() error
By Chris - August 25, 2010
Hi zip222,
You're getting this error because your web host has disabled a commonly-used, built-in PHP function.
This function cannot be directly exploited, but some malicious software might use it to hide its nature; however, lots of well-written software also uses this function for many other reasons.
Your host is being overzealous and has probably broken a lot of good web software in their quest to prevent malicious software from running.
Please ask them to re-enable it.
You're getting this error because your web host has disabled a commonly-used, built-in PHP function.
This function cannot be directly exploited, but some malicious software might use it to hide its nature; however, lots of well-written software also uses this function for many other reasons.
Your host is being overzealous and has probably broken a lot of good web software in their quest to prevent malicious software from running.
Please ask them to re-enable it.
All the best,
Chris
Chris
Re: [chris] base64_decode() error
By zip222 - August 25, 2010
Ok, thanks for the insight. I have since realized that the CMS is not working properly. I will inquire with the hosting provider.