I holks, I recently ran a ahrefs scan and it threw up dozens of 403 errors like in the attachment. Any thoughts why? Is it an issue I need to be concerned about? Maybe I need to uninstall s2Member if it is corrupting my site? Thank you Roger


I holks, I recently ran a ahrefs scan and it threw up dozens of 403 errors like in the attachment. Any thoughts why? Is it an issue I need to be concerned about? Maybe I need to uninstall s2Member if it is corrupting my site? Thank you Roger
403 means forbidden so either s2 is blocking like it’s supposed to or perhaps a security plugin or firewall is being a bit aggressive.
That 403 is for s2’s javascript/css file. As Ric said, it’s likely a security setting of your server. See: https://s2member.com/kb-article/mod-security-odd-403-503-500-errors/
It could also be a plugin like SiteGround Security with its “Lock and Protect System Folders” setting.
Are you getting 403s for those images you posted, as well?