403 forbidden error

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  • Plugin Author AITpro

    (@aitpro)

    12 years, 1 month ago

    The single quote code character (apostrophe) is the #1 most dangerous coding character there is when in the wrong hands. BPS blocks the single quote code character (apostrophe) in strings/URLS.

    You have 2 options:
    1. Do not use apostrophes in searches.
    2. Add modified security code to BPS Custom Code to allow apostrophes to be used in searches: http://forum.ait-pro.com/forums/topic/apostrophe-single-quote-code-character/#post-6939

    Thread Starter altmanncarol

    (@altmanncarol)

    12 years, 1 month ago

    Thanks for the quick reply and the tip about code dangers.
    Given the vulnerability issues around the apostrophe, I have gone for a middle ground solution and changed the 403 message (via the php file) to ask readers to remove the apostrophe in the search.
    At least then they know there is not a problem with the site, as such, and can do their search again.
    Thanks for your help!

    Plugin Author AITpro

    (@aitpro)

    12 years, 1 month ago

    Very smart choice. 😉

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