1.2.909. PHP 7.0 Removed Functions

The following PHP native functions were removed in PHP 7.0.

  • ereg()

  • ereg_replace()

  • eregi()

  • eregi_replace()

  • split()

  • spliti()

  • sql_regcase()

  • magic_quotes_runtime()

  • set_magic_quotes_runtime()

  • call_user_method()

  • call_user_method_array()

  • set_socket_blocking()

  • mcrypt_ecb()

  • mcrypt_cbc()

  • mcrypt_cfb()

  • mcrypt_ofb()

  • datefmt_set_timezone_id()

  • imagepsbbox()

  • imagepsencodefont()

  • imagepsextendfont()

  • imagepsfreefont()

  • imagepsloadfont()

  • imagepsslantfont()

  • imagepstext()

This analysis skips redefined PHP functions : when a replacement for a removed PHP function was created, with condition on the PHP version, then its usage is considered valid.

See also PHP 7.0 Removed Functions.

1.2.909.1. Suggestions

  • Replace the old functions with modern functions

  • Remove the usage of the old functions

  • Create an alternative function by wiring the old name to a new feature

1.2.909.2. Specs

Short name

Php/Php70RemovedFunctions

Rulesets

All, Changed Behavior, CompatibilityPHP70, CompatibilityPHP71

Exakat since

0.8.4

PHP Version

With PHP 7.0 and older

Severity

Major

Time To Fix

Slow (1 hour)

Precision

Very high

Available in

Entreprise Edition, Exakat Cloud