[Retrocustom]

Hi,

I'm having an issue with Joomla and PHP_uname() as this is disabled on my hosting server.

The problem stems from issues I have installing components in Joomla and also uploading .zip files. When I try to install a component or upload a .zip I get the following error:

php_uname() has been disabled for security reasons in includes/pcl/pclzip.lib.php on line 4964

However, upon further investigation, this seems to be a common problem and the solution is for me to move to an unsecure server. I opened a ticket and spoke to Tech Support who listed all the PHP functions which are disabled on my hosting server and PHP_uname is listed on there.

I know that Joomla has its fair share of security issues, but I was wondering if anyone can tell me what the risks are in moving to an unsecure server. Does it leave me more open to attack?

I have searched this forum and a few people have had the same issue and have moved to an insecure server to solve the problem. I have also tried to find a workaround where I can just disable php_uname or replace it with something else with little success. If I can't find any workaround then I will have to migrate to an unsecure server.

Would moving to an unsecure server compromise the SSL certificate and/or leave me more vulnerable as I have an online shopping cart? or is the SSL completely unrelated?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Larry