I've been having weird problems lately.

I tried to delete some inactive users, but all I get is this message:

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I was able to delete some, but after a point, I kept getting that error. I'm able to use the admin interface, but not delete or send emails.

Then I got a message from a user that's getting the same error message, but instead of /modules/system/admin.php is /search.php.

The weirdest thing is that it only happens when you search for the word "psych", any other word will yield results as expected (I've tried several terms).

I ran a check of my database and the only problem seems to be:

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Any ideas?

This is really strange.

I've narrowed the problem to any search that includes the string "psy".

Whether it's a regular search, or user search.

I can search my users, but can't send them emails if in the search results a user's name contains "psy"...

Could it be my xoops, or is it the server?

I don't get a php or MySQL error, I get a flat our 403 error...

Do you think I should contact my host?

Any guess will be welcomed.

I found my anser in the host's (Surpass) support forums. They seem to be using some appache mod that causes the problem. Adding the following code to the .htaccess fixes it:

SecFilterEngine Off
SecFilterScanPOST Off

go figure...