Want to clean string before using it in database

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I want to clean user input before using it in database. I'm using mysql_real_escape-string but it seems in some low versions of php its not working. I want to use stripshlases. Will it work for me ? What should i do ?

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 28 '14 at 00:42

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Use prepared statements and mysql will take care of any database-specific escaping necessary. Beyond that, though, is a business logic problem.

answered Feb 28 '14 at 00:42

hd1

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 28 '14 at 00:45

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mysql_real_escape_string has been deprecated for some time now. PHP.net has a page to help you find a replacement

stripslashes will not prevent SQL injection, and will also cause problems with potentially legitimate user input.

answered Feb 28 '14 at 00:45

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