base64_decode() error

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Last Post: August 25, 2010 (RSS)

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By zip222 - August 25, 2010

I am receiving this error message in one of my CMS Builder sites:

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?

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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.

All the best,
Chris

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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.