How to allow only certain files in Apache?
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I'd like to filter access to certain files in apache. I want only CGI access. So I tried putting in vhost file: <FilesMatch "\.cgi$"> Order allow,deny Allow from all </FilesMatch> <FilesMatch "."> # All other files Order allow,deny Deny from all </FilesMatch> But the latter overrides it all. Thanks
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I believe you need to swap the values in your Order directive as follows: <FilesMatch "\.cgi...
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