How can I force Java's HttpClient to accept invalid cookies?

Question

I\'m working on a script that logs into WordPress, however, HttpClient\'s cookie policy identifies the cookies set by WordPress to be invalid:

May 17, 2009 1         


        

Answer 1

Take a look at this page, HttpClient Cookie Guide, and see if adjusting the cookie policy fixes your problem.

EDIT:

More specifically, try the Netscape Draft policy and see if its relaxed restrictions work with the WordPress cookies.

Answer 2

HttpClient is the only thing in the world that respects the RFC. I put in a request to strike the whole prefix path to begin with. There are lots of sites that set the path to a path they then forward you to. It is a very useful thing to do. Since Chrome, IE, Firefox, Safari, Opera and every other browser doesn't care I think HTTPClient should stop caring so we can move on with our lives.

Answer 3

You can implement your own cookie policy.
See chapter 3.6 in this HTTPClient guide.

Answer 4

In my opinion,you can download the source code of the httpclient, find the location of the log.warn ... , can delete them. I did so.

Answer 5

Check this post for further hints: Java HtmlUnit - can't login to wordpress

In similar situations I was able to use the following code (although I admit it doesn't work in the specific wordpress case):

HttpClient client = new HttpClient();
client.getParams().setParameter("http.protocol.single-cookie-header", true);
client.getParams().setCookiePolicy(CookiePolicy.BROWSER_COMPATIBILITY);

Answer 6

Can you register your own Cookie Policy that is more relaxed?