Phpinfo() Disabled?

[cbutler]

Folks...

 

When I try to cal phpinfo() on server 47, I get a warning that the function has been disabled for security reasons. I've reviewed my .htaccess file and don't see any problems. I can get my own PHP runtime info via PHP superglobals, but that's an inadequate solution.

 

What's up?

 

Chris butler

[TCH-Bruce]

What part of "function has been disabled for security reasons" isn't clear?

 

phpinfo is disabled because of the additional information it provides to hackers and others who want to be less than honest with accounts on our servers. Whilst suspending phpinfo will not, in itself, stop them it does make it more difficult. If you have specific questions you would like to know the answer to in the way of PHP settings, please open a ticket and we'll happily let you know.

[cbutler]

What part of "function has been disabled for security reasons" isn't clear?

 

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The part that isn't clear is that this is apparently a permanent condition, denying me access to information I rely on. I'm having trouble with the $_SESSION superglobal and phpinfo probably would have been helpful.

 

I'll send in a ticket, but a more convenient solution for everybody (including TCH) might be a login-based page that shows phpinfo's output.

 

It's gettin' ugly out there on the web.

 

Chris

[TCH-Bruce]

Try the link on the help page.

[cbutler]

Try the link on the help page.

 

A bit obscure -- I use MySQL a lot, but for PHP info? Still, that's what I needed.

 

Thanks very much,

 

Chris Butler

 

FYI, here's the response my ticket got:

 

"After looking at your ticket I have concluded that a senior level admin will be required to conduct further testing. This ticket has been escalated to our Level 2 Administration Team for Review and possible action."

 

Arghhh....