Re: Using register_globals=on with $_SESSION['var']?
| From: | Jason Wong | Date: | Sat, 03 May 2003 08:59:01 +0000 |
| Subject: | Re: Using register_globals=on with $_SESSION['var']? | ||
| References: | 1 | Groups: | php.general |
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On Saturday 03 May 2003 10:20, Andre Dubuc wrote:
> I designed my site with register_globals="off" and used $_POST['var'] or
> $_SESSION['var'] throughout. However, I am thinking of switching my IP, and
> the new IP has register_globals set to 'on'.
>
> My question: what security issues should I be concerned about if I left it
> the way it is, and use $_POST['var'] or $_SESSION['var'] throughout with
> register_globals="on"?
>
> I would greatly apprciate any input, advice, or warnings about my proposed
> course of action.
By initialising variables you'll minimise the risk of malicious people
injecting variables when you have register_globals enabled.
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