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I have a situation where I needed to create a custom PHP contact form within an EE template. When form data is processed, quotes and double quotes are being escaped with a backslash. I don’t think it’s a server issue; magic quotes are turned off and I also have a function in the PHP that should remove backslashes. So I’m wondering if EE is doing this and, if so, is there anything I can do to stop it?

This is on EE version 1.6.2 - I know that it should be upgraded, but that’s the situation.

Why not download a copy of Solspace’s Freeform Module? See if that does the same thing. I use Freeform on just about every project I do that requires a form.

Yes, I’ve used Freeform as well - even on this site - but I needed a particular functionality that isn’t available in the version I’m using. Everything is built and working as planned, I just have these confounded backslashes inserted into my data. Again, my current theory is that EE is doing this. I’m just looking to confirm or deny.

Does the same code on a regular .php page have the same issue?

No.

Hi Michael,

This is going to be tough to troubleshoot since you’re on such an old version. One thing I’d check, though: Are you using word censoring, and is there an empty line at the end of the word censor list?

If that’s not it, I’d strongly suggest upgrading so we can ensure you’ve got a fresh set of files.

I understand, unfortunately upgrading is not an option for now. I was hoping this might set off a light bulb and someone would know what the problem is, but I don’t expect a lot of effort troubleshooting a 1.6.2 issue. Thought it might be worth a shot.

If you have a way of fixing this with PHP, then I’d certainly do so. Or if you are displaying the data with EE, one of the search and replace plugins should work to get rid of the slashes.

Does that help?