1. Context
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This datatype was developed to make it possible to send binary files
collected from
forms as multipart MIME emails (see for example ).
2. Features
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The Enhanced eZBinaryfile datatype makes it possible to use the
information collector
functionality to allow anonymous users to send files as attachments.
3. Example of use
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Enhanced eZBinaryfile can be used to allow people to attach documents to
feedback forms.
4. Known bugs, limitations, etc.
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The datatype has the following limitations and bugs:
- Even with restrictions, it remains a potential security risk to
allow
anonymous users to upload binary files to the server.
- The collected information overview in the administrative backend
does not
show a link to the uploaded file.
- File types are only validated by the filename which is potentially
dangerous.
5. Feedback
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Please send all your remarks, comments and suggestions for improvement
to.
6. Disclaimer
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This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it
under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the
Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at
your option) any later version.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but
WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU
General Public License for more details.