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403 forbidden error when editing page

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194.75.14.28 (talkcontribs)

Only noticed this today so I don't know how long it has been like this. The wiki returns a 403 forbidden error when I try to edit, view history, delete etc one page. Is this a sign of a larger problem? I was worried because somebody created an account and uploaded a random picture earlier today, which I thought was suspicious.

The page is http://coasterpedia.net/wiki/Star_Jet_%28Casino_Pier%29 I would really appreciate some advice on what to do.

87.123.36.193 (talkcontribs)

Maybe unrelated to your problem, but you should upgrade the wiki to version 1.25.6. This will close open security holes, which you are currently having.

Such 403 errors are often caused by mod_security, which disallows the according requests.

194.75.14.28 (talkcontribs)

Sorry for the late reply, I have been putting off updating the wiki as it's a big hassle for an inexperienced linux user like me. I hope to update it tonight or tomorrow though.

After some investigation, it appears the word "Casino" followed by a space (but not on its own) trips mod security (I have tested by turning mod security on and off).Any page with the word casino in the title can't be edited.

Now I am finding out how to disable this rule without disabling mod security entirely.

194.75.14.28 (talkcontribs)

Actually, the word casino followed by anything trips the system, but not when casino is the final word in the page title.

Ciencia Al Poder (talkcontribs)