"File browser is disabled"

Read about CheckAuthentication() function: http://docs.cksource.com/CKFinder_2.x/Developers_Guide/PHP/Configuration/Quick_Start

Or for fast start use this code in ckfinder/config.php file:

function CheckAuthentication()
{
   return true;
}

If you have used the CKEditor module for Drupal, make sure to read README.txt and follow the instruction there.

We have experienced the same problem on some of our Joomla installations (1.5.22) using CKeditor (3.5.3) and CKFinder (2.0.1).

The solution in our case was to change the layout configuration options in the backend from 'basic' to 'advanced'. We still used the same layout regarding buttons etc.
It made CKFinder work properly again (even though we still dont know what caused the problem..)

Would be great to see a bugfix in an upcoming release.

Hi,
please try our latest extension version from http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/edition/editors/12821. To install CKFinder please follow instructions in component configuration file browser settings tab.
If you still have a problems with this version, please write post.

The problem seems to still exist.

The latest joomla extension is installed (1.5.5.3) as well as CKfinder (2.0.1).

I have followed the install instructions.

Image path is set to images/stories.

Hi,
I can't reproduce this issue. Have you installed component or updated ? If you have some info that can help me reproduce your problem , I will be grateful.

I have updated the site with the latest CKFinder Release (2.0.2) on the site, but still having the same issue.

The problem affects frontend, but not always backend editing.

This particular site is using the FPSS component (http://www.frontpageslideshow.net/), but we do have more sites with the same issues and without that component. We use SEF-friendly urls on all sites.

I can create a clone of our client's site, and provide you with log in information, if you like?

Would it help?

Hi,
ok but where exactly is the problem. You don't see CKFinder (Browse button in image dialog) or you see Popup with message that CKFinder is disabled ?
Of course you can send me the log.

Actually it seems to work now on the site with the 2.0.2 CKfinder version
(maybe some cache was left in the browser).

I will update the other sites and see if it solves my problem.

I will post the result here a bit later today.

The problem was/is this: the popup window comes up, but shows an error message 'the finder has been blocked for security reaseons: please contact administrator'.

I have attached a screen shot with the message (in swedish).

Hi,
can you check which values do you have in variables
$session->getState() and $session->get('CKFinderAccess') (look ad ckfinder/config.php line 29) ?
I think that this issue can be related with your session.
You can also paste me params to ckeditor that you have stored in joomla database (js_plugins table ).
You can also send me your config.php file.
Any information can be helpful.

I have a similar problem. From the backend everything is working just fine. But here is the interesting part:

Scenario 1 : Clear Cache,Cookies -> Frontend login -> New article -> The file browser is disabled for security reasons.
Scenario 2 : Clear Cache,Cookies -> Backend login -> New article -> File browser OK -> Frontend login -> New article -> File browser OK?

I use Joomla 1.5.22, CKEditor 3.5.2, CKFinder 2.0.2.

Hi,
thx for info I will check this in free time

EDIT:
For some reasons in frontend session is lost when browser goes to ckfinder. At this moment I don't know why . Maybe someone have idea ?

Thanks mkesicki. Here is some more info that might help:
My problem is just in the frontend, so I tried to turn off SEF, RewriteEngine Off, also played around with the paths in the CKFinder config.php file. The variable $session->getState() returns 'active', so I think the problem is with $session->get('CKFinderAccess'). Like you said - session problem. If I can help you with some more info just tell me. I can make a copy of the website if that will help.

Hi,
I just figured out what's happen. I fix this bug and add it to next release. Please stay in touch it will be added to next component versions (com_ckeditor_1.5.5.5 & com_ckeditor_1.6-rc4).

Thanks for the reply mkesicki. I'm stunned of the support around here. You are fast! Waiting patiently for the next release. Thanks again.

Yes, same here: definitely looking forward to the updated version. Thanks!

Hi,
I have just added new extension version to joomla extension site. Please follow: http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/edition/editors/12821/

Thank you, it solved our problem!

We will now start using it on our production sites.

Regards,

//M.

i added CKFinder with CKEditor but now when i use browse server and upload pictures then the Following Alert is Displayed

The file browser is disabled for security reasons. Please contact your system administrator and check the CKFinder configuration file


Can Anyone tell me how to enable this ?

@raznawa please check in CKFinder's config.php file what returns checkAuthentication function.
In default state it returns false and this is the reason why CKFinder is disabled. For test you can just set it to return true and check if this alert is gone. But in production server this function should check if user is logged in and have permissions to use CKFinder.
Hope this helps you. If you have further questions please write.

I had the same problem with only gaining access to the finder until I read the documentation. It states:

Locate file named buy cialis now settings.php inside your drupal directory
(usually sites/default/settings.php) and set $cookie_domain variable to the
appropiate domain (remember to uncomment that line). If you don't do this,
CKFinder may show an information that the connector is disabled.
As of Drupal 6.17 also the $base_url variable must be set.

To uncomment the line, simply remove the hash (#) before it and enter your url as shown in the settings php file.

Now it works like a charm