WordPress Gutenberg Editor fails on mod_security2 mod_evasive

If you use modsecurity2 Plugin Filter on a Apache2 / Apache24 Setup then on my Blogs Gutenberg fails to SAVE Pages and Drafts.

Update 12-2025 : Hardening with mod_security2 and mod_evasive must be customized for the WordPress Block Editor called Gutenberg!

Workaround:

  • Install the old but useful “Classic Editor Plugin” and replace Gutenberg for all Users!
  • This Light editor offers enough to blog fast and he uses less APIs to WordPress and works with outdated Browsers on “old” Devices which cant be updated!

Background:

  • It seems the lastest stable mod_security2 Rules not modified for Gutenberg post urls!
  • Gutenberg rquests many REST-APIs on WordPress this is seen by hardening tools as DOS Attack
  • Try to whitelist small IP Range for Edit the Pages
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