When a user attaches a file with % character in the file name, the file uploads correctly, but cannot be viewed and results in a 404. This is because file_create_url() in file.inc does not urlencode the file path and the file url is incorrect.

You can reproduce this problem with the dummy files I have attached to this issue report. The file letter.txt can be downloaded successfully, but letter %22my%22.txt results in a 404.

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letter %22my%22.txt7 bytesabrao
letter.txt7 bytesabrao
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Added note about public downloads

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This problem exists in all 6.x versions. Any chances of fixing this, so that we don't have to touch core?

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removed public download message

Status: Active » Closed (outdated)

Automatically closed because Drupal 6 is no longer supported. If the issue verifiably applies to later versions, please reopen with details and update the version.