Yes, but the code is simple. Secondly, all you need is a bit of 'magic' in the 'find' text box that the code looks for. If it exists then strip the 'magic' and proceed - if not, exit; Also, as I keep reiterating, this is a private page, on my own server, using my own code, with a hidden page that only I know ~ there really is no danger, Will Robinson'. I am not stupid.

Its your choice if you want to use string eval, there is nothing to debate there, no need to justify your choice, you made the choice its yours

but calling it "safe" or not-dangerous is dishonest stupid

In reply to Re^4: Passing a regex from a CGI HTML form [SOLVED] by Anonymous Monk
in thread Passing a regex from a CGI HTML form by Linicks

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