Support Center Visit Demo License manager Buy @ envato

Like button for posts causing Port Scan and triggering mod_security issues with server

BloomingDigitalBloomingDigital
in Other
Hi,

My site was working fine until I tested the 'like' button with the little heart for posts. I was then blocked in my servers firewall with this message: 

Mar 20 10:59:50 web1
lfd[25877]: *Port Scan* detected from 92.156.236.24
(FR/France/AToulouse-553-1-172-24.w92-156.abo.wanadoo.fr). 11 hits in
the last 96 seconds - *Blocked in csf* for 3600 secs [PS_LIMIT]

The same thing happen to my client. 

Now every time I access my site (http://discoveringdiamonds.co.uk/) My client and I are blocked in the server firewall with this message: 

Mar 20 11:19:11 web1
lfd[26615]: (mod_security) mod_security (id:1234123413) triggered by
92.156.236.24 (FR/France/AToulouse-553-1-172-24.w92-156.abo.wanadoo.fr):
50 in the last 3600 secs - *Blocked in csf* [LF_MODSEC]

I can't change the security setting for my server because it is a shared server. I have temporally whitelisted my IP so I can look into the problem. I'm sure you'll agree I shouldn't need a dedicated server to run the theme. Has this happened before? 

Comments

  • BloomingDigitalBloomingDigital
    The only way I was able to view my site without being blocked again was to clear my cookies. 
  • AlbertAlbert
    Sorry but we can't be responsible for your server settings. Of course you don't need dedicated server as we got thousands of customers who uses shared hosting and everything works fine. Maybe your server got some weird restrictions and unfortunately we are not able to help in this case. This button does not have anything special, just simple code that is counting clicks. So if your server is blocking those kind of solutions, then you should drop off this hosting because you will meet with bigger problems in the future.

    Thanks!
    Learn more: Video Tutorials | How To | FAQ Vote on what comes next
Sign In or Register to comment.
This website uses cookies

We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services.

Neccessary

Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytics & Performance

Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Marketing

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.

Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make a user's experience more efficient.

The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies we need your permission. This means that cookies which are categorized as necessary, are processed based on GDPR Art. 6 (1) (f). All other cookies, meaning those from the categories preferences and marketing, are processed based on GDPR Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

This site uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third party services that appear on our pages.

You can at any time change or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Declaration on our website.

Learn more about who we are, how you can contact us and how we process personal data in our Privacy Policy.

Please state your consent ID and date when you contact us regarding your consent.