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1. jeroen1973
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   During installation of my new website I've discovered something strange.

   I was able to upload files when I was using the wordpress basic installation. So uploading with the WP media uploader worked fine.

   However, I was not able to upload files with plugins like NextGen gallery or the Photocrati Theme. The directories were open to the world (chmod 777), but in NextGen gallery I got an HTTP error 403...

   My solution is to add this code to .htaccess
   

   <IfModule mod_security.c>
   	SecFilterScanPOST Off
   </IfModule>

   But I do have some questions:

   • Why is there a difference between uploading with wordpress and uploading with plugins?
   • And is this a good solution for the problem or is there a better one, since I don't know the effect this fix has on site security...

   I would welcome your ideas!

   Thanks,
   Jeroen

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