cast() needs change for MySQL in serendipity_commentSubscriptionConfirm (File include\functions_comments.inc.php)

[Thommy]

Hi,

the cast() in serendipity_commentSubscriptionConfirm() from file "include\functions_comments.inc.php" needs modification for mySql.
See functions_config.inc.php for working example.

Best Regards,
Thommy

[melvinawilbur]

To modify the cast() function in serendipity_commentSubscriptionConfirm() for MySQL, follow these steps:

Locate the cast() function in functions_comments.inc.php and identify how it's used.
Compare it with the working example in functions_config.inc.php.
Modify the cast() function to ensure it handles MySQL-specific needs (e.g., using mysqli_real_escape_string() for strings or proper type casting for integers, dates, etc.).
Example modification:

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function cast($value, $type = 'string') {
global $db_connection;
if ($type == 'int') {
return (int) $value;
} elseif ($type == 'string') {
return mysqli_real_escape_string($db_connection, $value);
}
// Add more cases if needed
}
Test thoroughly after making the changes to ensure correct behavior.