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parse_ini_*(): Add warning that the functions are unsafe with untrusted inputs #4946

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8 changes: 8 additions & 0 deletions reference/filesystem/functions/parse-ini-file.xml
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<para>
The structure of the ini file is the same as the &php.ini;'s.
</para>
<warning>
<simpara>
This function must not be used with untrusted inputs, unless
<parameter>scanner_mode</parameter> is <constant>INI_SCANNER_RAW</constant>
since the parsed output might contain the values of sensitive
constants, such as constants holding a database password.
</simpara>
</warning>
</refsect1>

<refsect1 role="parameters">
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8 changes: 8 additions & 0 deletions reference/filesystem/functions/parse-ini-string.xml
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<para>
The structure of the ini string is the same as the &php.ini;'s.
</para>
<warning>
<simpara>
This function must not be used with untrusted inputs, unless
<parameter>scanner_mode</parameter> is <constant>INI_SCANNER_RAW</constant>
since the parsed output might contain the values of sensitive
constants, such as constants holding a database password.
</simpara>
</warning>
</refsect1>

<refsect1 role="parameters">
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