Reject Excessively Nested Query Strings in PHP
Turn PHP parse_str nesting warnings into a controlled 400 response and limit query-string complexity before malformed requests reach application code.
Category: PHP
Keep PHP Image Uploads and Database Records in Sync
Coordinate PHP file moves with PDO transactions and compensating cleanup so failed product-image updates do not leave broken records or orphaned files.
Fix PHP 8.5 Null Array Offset Deprecation Warnings
Stop PHP 8.5 null array offset warnings by validating or deliberately normalizing keys before array access and array_key_exists calls.
Upload a Custom YouTube Thumbnail with PHP
Upload a JPEG or PNG thumbnail through the YouTube Data API PHP client using media request options and an OAuth access token.
Sign S/MIME Email with PHPMailer
Sign PHPMailer messages with an S/MIME certificate, matching private key, and intermediate certificate chain, then diagnose invalid signatures.
Detect PHP Socket Timeouts While Copying a Stream
Set a read timeout on a PHP socket, copy its data to a destination stream, and inspect stream metadata so partial data is never mistaken for EOF.
Log Guzzle Requests and Responses Safely in PHP
Add Guzzle middleware that records HTTP method, path, status, duration, and failures without rebuilding requests or leaking headers and bodies.
Implement create_sid() in a Custom PHP Session Handler
Implement create_sid() and validateId() for a database-backed PHP session handler, preserve strict mode, and let write() create the new database row.
Validate JPG and JPEG Uploads with PHP Fileinfo
Validate an uploaded image by its detected MIME type and an explicit extension map instead of assuming image/jpeg must use one filename extension.
Read Microsoft 365 Outlook Email with PHP and Microsoft Graph
Configure Microsoft Entra ID and use PHP with Microsoft Graph to read Outlook mail securely through OAuth 2.0 without storing mailbox passwords.