When trying to get Whois info on an IP, wp-cerber keeps reporting a Network Timeout error. I checked the php code and found that the timeout is hard coded to 3. I increased this value and it worked, so the question is is there any where I can change the timeout value in the UI? since any upgrade to Wp-Cerber will wipe out my modiciation to the plug-in.
Hi, you’re absolutely right about the hardcoded timeout in the current version of WP Cerber.
The good news is that in the upcoming release of WP Cerber, which will be available for download tomorrow, we’ve implemented full support for the RDAP protocol. It replaces the old WHOIS-based approach with a modern method for retrieving IP ownership, abuse contacts, and related network information. RDAP is much faster and more reliable than WHOIS, and I don’t expect any timeout issues with it. Your patch won’t be needed anymore. The new logic should just work, even on slower connections.
There’s no UI setting for the timeout right now, but since RDAP is built for automation and uses efficient request handling under the hood, it shouldn’t be necessary. Once you update, everything is expected to run smoothly. But if you notice anything unusual, feel free to reach out.
Thats good news, If I had just waited a day or two it wouldn’t have been a problem. I’ll report back if there are any issues with the new version.