XMLRPC.php Still Being Blocked

  • Resolved Greg

    (@thewatchman3)


    2 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hello,

    I need to access xmlrpc.php via a Mac app I use to make post and page edits called MarsEdit. I have turned the setting in Advanced IP Blocker to disable xmlrpc.php protection and my IP address is on the whitelist, but yet it still will not allow access to it and gives me a 500 server error when I try to access it to fetch posts and page lists. But when I disable the plugin, everything works perfectly. Can you advise how I can still run the plugin, yet have access to xmlrpc.php? Turning it off in settings is worded confusingly and even when I switch it to the “Not Recommended” setting, it still doesn’t allow access.

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  • Plugin Author IniLerm

    (@inilerm)

    2 months, 1 week ago

    Hi @thewatchman3,

    We have just released version 8.8.1. This update includes a specific patch to ensure compatibility with XML-RPC clients like MarsEdit when 2FA or reCAPTCHA is enabled.

    Action Plan:

    1. Update the plugin to v8.8.1.
    2. Enable 2FA on your user profile (if you disabled it).
    3. Ensure you have the “Allow Rule” active: Just to be 100% sure no other security layer blocks the connection, please keep (or create) the Advanced Rule we discussed:
      • Rule Name: MarsEdit Whitelist
      • Conditions:
        • Request URI Contains xmlrpc.php
        • AND User-Agent Contains MarsEdit
      • Action: Allow (Bypass Security)

    With the plugin updated and this rule in place, MarsEdit should connect flawlessly using your Application Password.

    Please let us know if this finally resolves the issue! If it works, marking the topic as “Resolved” would be greatly appreciated.

    Best regards,

    Advanced IP Blocker Team

    Thread Starter Greg

    (@thewatchman3)

    2 months, 1 week ago

    The 8.8.1 update worked! Now the plugin is enabled and I have access via MarsEdit 🙂 Thank you!

    • This reply was modified 2 months, 1 week ago by Greg.
    Plugin Author IniLerm

    (@inilerm)

    2 months, 1 week ago

    Hi @thewatchman3,

    That is wonderful news! I am really glad we could get it working perfectly for you. Thank you for your patience and for helping us debug this edge case—it has made the plugin better for everyone.

    If you have a moment, we would really appreciate a 5-star review to help other users find the plugin.

    👉 Rate Advanced IP Blocker here

    Thanks again, and enjoy using MarsEdit securely!

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