Unable to activate Sentinel Blocks

Regular Joined: Jun 19, 2006 Posts: 57

Hi,

Whenever I try to activate any NS blocks as described in the faq I loose all control of the site and the text this file cannot be accessed directly (or something very similar) is shown at the bottom of my page.

The only way I can get control back is to rename the block via ftp and then delete it in blocks admin and then correct the name.

Got a feeling this isn't going to be my only posting as I had an bad time updating the nuke files when I installed NS. Some text did not tally at all and some didn't exist (but I'll leave that for now)

My phpnuke says it is 7.3 but it was such a long time ago I installed it can't remember all the mods that were added at the time and to compound matters I had to take out all Protectors changes before I installed ns.

If anyone could cast any light on the blocks issue would be grateful.

Cheers!

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:27 am

What patch and Nuke sentinel version do you use ?

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:40 am

Thanks for your response Susann

NukeSentinel_242pl9 is the version.
Patch ?? Sorry no idea, is there any way I can find out which?

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:04 pm

Check you mainfile.php if ther is somthing like this:

Additional Security and Code Cleanup for Patched 3.1

Your block problem is a sign that your site isn´t patched or you have still 2.9 patch.

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:42 pm

Like this you mean???

Additional security checking code 2003 by chatserv
(no refererence to patched anyway)

What do I need to do to patch it if needed?

Thanks

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:18 pm

patch it with 3.2 of ur version of nuke.

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:42 pm

Thanks darklord but can you direct me where I could get it from
Have checked nukescripts then sourceforce but can't just see a patch 3.2 for phpnuke 7.3

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:44 pm

nukeresources.com....plus if i may...id upgrade to raven nuke as it is FAR more secure.

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:55 pm

The 7.3 version I just downloaded is with Patch 2.5.
----------------------
Mainfile.php
/* Additional security checking code 2003 by chatserv http://www.nukefixes.com -- http://www.nukeresources.com

//Union Tap
//Copyright Zhen-Xjell 2004 http://nukecops.com
//Beta 3 Code to prevent UNION SQL Injections
------------------------------

Older Sentinel Versions works with some changes also without Patch. But for your Nuke Version there is only Patch 3.1. So the idea to use RavenNuke is not bad.

http://www.nukeresources.com/downloadview-details-874-Nuke_7.2-7.3_Patched.html

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:12 pm

What's involved upgrading to RavenNuke
My phpnuke has been modified and I would not like to risk compromising my site by merely overwriting my files.

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:45 am

You can try something like this for your 7.3 2.5 patched version:

http://www.ravenphpscripts.com/postt4951.html

You also need to change the NukeSentinel version or try the 3.1 patch you can overwrite or merge your files but you are only up-to-date with the newest NukeSentinel version and patch .

There is no doubt the better Nuke is RavenNuke based on Nuke 7.6 NukeSentinel, NSN Groups and much more is already preinstalled it´s more secure the installation is easy and well documented.
There are many posts,opinions and positive feedbacks about RavenNuke here in the forum read about it or take a look:

http://www.ravenphpscripts.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=26#cat

You can also update your version to 7.6 and then easily switch to RavenNuke but it ´s your decision.

"Every man is the architect of his own fortune." Smile

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:11 pm

Thanks Susann and Darklord for all your patience and advice.

Looks like I'll have to bite the bullet and go down the RavenNuke route for total piece of mind.

Cheers