1.2.669. Mbstring Unknown Encodings¶
mbstring functions require one of its supported encoding as parameter.
For example, mb_chr() requires encoding as second parameter. The supported encodings are available with mb_list_encodings() and mb_encoding_aliases().
A wrong encoding generates a fatal error. Here are some of the dropped encodings, depending on PHP versions:
- PHP 7.0
auto
- PHP 8.0
pass
- PHP 8.1
wchar
byte2be
byte2le
byte4be
byte4le
jis-ms
cp50220raw
- PHP 8.2
qprint
base64
uuencode
html-entities
<?php
print mb_chr(128024, 'UTF-8')); // emoji of an elephant
//Argument #2 ($encoding) must be a valid encoding, "elephpant" given
print mb_chr($value, 'elephpant'));
}
?>
1.2.669.1. Suggestions¶
Use a valid encoding for the PHP version.
1.2.669.2. Specs¶
Short name |
Structures/MbStringNonEncodings |
Rulesets |
|
Exakat since |
2.5.0 |
Severity |
Major |
Time To Fix |
Quick (30 mins) |
Precision |
High |
Features |
mbstring, encoding |
Available in |