Error 403 Forbidden

Amber Fyre · #1 13th August 2006, 13:19

In one certain thread "The answer in three words games" I can't reply. It gives me this message:

Error 403 Forbidden
Please email administrator@social-anxiety-community.org if you are getting this message in error.
/db/newreply.php

But I can reply to other threads fine....

(I know, I know. It says to e-mail but I'd rather just ask here).

Paul · #2 13th August 2006, 15:53

It could be that the url is incorrect or not been accepted by the server. It is basically a blanket 'no you're not coming in' from the server. It is mostly used to protect directories e.g. http://www.social-anxiety.org.uk/puce/
It could be over protective security settings to protect against automated attacks and spam. In which case it is not likely to be permanent.

Amber Fyre · #3 13th August 2006, 15:56

Well it's still happening, but only with that thread. Yet other people have replied to it since. I'm confused.

Amber Fyre · #4 13th August 2006, 16:02

Actually, yes it did! Thanks!

I forgot about that stupid rule!

Paul · #5 13th August 2006, 16:08

It could be a browser issue, especially since you can newreply for other things. You could close down your browser and start it up again, if that doesn't work clear your cache. The reason why I think it is a browser issue is because newreply.php is the page requested by the base server the parameters after the ? are to do with the php server, which is separate. So I think you are not identifying yourself to the server when you click on that link or for whatever reason your authorisation is interrupted.

Amber Fyre · #6 13th August 2006, 16:09

Is it possible to change the forum so that it allows the word? As far as I know it can't be used in a rude context so it makes no sense!
I know it's not a very common word to use, but the rule is silly! (unless of course it means something very rude that I'm not aware of).

Amber Fyre · #7 13th August 2006, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

It could be a browser issue, especially since you can newreply for other things. You could close down your browser and start it up again, if that doesn't work clear your cache. The reason why I think it is a browser issue is because newreply.php is the page requested by the base server the parameters after the ? are to do with the php server, which is separate. So I think you are not identifying yourself to the server when you click on that link or for whatever reason your authorisation is interrupted.

It's okay. Apparently it's because I used the word "curl" in my post. Try posting with that word and it won't allow you.

Paul · #8 13th August 2006, 16:13

Right it is a parser issue because curl is a tool that is used to transfer files with Url syntax. It must be a bug in vBulletin

Paul · #9 13th August 2006, 16:15

bla curl

edit - it's a browser specific issue

Paul · #10 13th August 2006, 16:27

edit - is not a browser specific issue. The issue is caused when there is a word after [curl]. Which supports the idea that a [curl] function is being called in php. This might cause a security vulnerability.

Peasie · #11 13th August 2006, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

curl

So how come you're allowed to write "curl" and others aren't?

Amber Fyre · #12 13th August 2006, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peasie

So how come you're allowed to write "curl" and others aren't?

Exactly! It's just not fair!

I want to be able to write "curl"!!!!

Paul · #13 13th August 2006, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peasie

So how come you're allowed to write "curl" and others aren't?

see above

Amber Fyre · #14 13th August 2006, 16:36

curl

Amber Fyre · #15 13th August 2006, 16:37

But all I wanted to write was "can you curl your tongue"?

Can't see how that would cause problems!

Amber Fyre · #16 13th August 2006, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

edit - is not a browser specific issue. The issue is caused when there is a word after [curl]. Which supports the idea that the [curl] function is being called in php. This might cause a security vulnerability.

Thanks

You're quite the little computer detective!

custardcreams · #17 13th August 2006, 16:41

i used that word

in the pm i couldnt send the other day. would the same apply to pms? i'm still a bit baffled by that...

Peasie · #18 13th August 2006, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

see above

Sorry - your reply looked technical and I got scared and ran into my bathroom.

Amber Fyre · #19 13th August 2006, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by custardcreams

i used that word

in the pm i couldnt send the other day. would the same apply to pms? i'm still a bit baffled by that...

I just tried sending you a pm with that word in it. It wouldn't let me send it! Same error message.

Paul · #20 13th August 2006, 16:49

curl_hello:D

curl_bye

Paul · #21 13th August 2006, 17:13

Bug report

Quote:

Your host is likely running mod_security on top of Apache, which is blocking any request with "curl" in it (there is a reason -- PHP has a "cURL" extension). You should contact them.