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PHP Enhancing a Simple PHP Application Integrating Validation Errors Escaping Output

Posted by Alec Burger
Alec Burger
2,968 Points

Enhancing a simple PHP application: Code Challenge doesn't make sense

Hi,

In this code challenge they say that we have to change the PHP, but it's already fine? I think I just don't get the question. Please explain!

The question: The PHP file below includes another PHP file that retrieves information from an external source for a directory listing. The page is supposed to display two input fields and a textarea, but it contains some malicious code. Modify the PHP code below to escape the output and display the correct HTML elements on the screen.

To go to the code challenge please click on the button at the right side of the page. Thanks in Advance!

3 Answers

Simon Sørensen
Simon Sørensen
17,304 Points
Simon Sørensen
Simon Sørensen
17,304 Points

have you tried wrapping the variables in "htmlentites()"

Alec Burger
Alec Burger
2,968 Points
Alec Burger
Alec Burger
2,968 Points

No I haven't, thanks going to try it out. I'll inform you in a minute if I need anymore help.

Alec Burger
Alec Burger
2,968 Points
Alec Burger
Alec Burger
2,968 Points

Thanks, it worked!

Alec Burger
Alec Burger
2,968 Points

Am I just stupid or is it: you're welcome?