How can security measures be implemented to prevent users from bypassing security checks for downloads in PHP?

To prevent users from bypassing security checks for downloads in PHP, you can implement server-side validation and authentication before allowing the download to proceed. This can include checking user permissions, file types, and ensuring the file exists in the specified location. 

// Example code snippet to prevent users from bypassing security checks for downloads in PHP

// Check if user is authenticated and has permission to download the file
if($authenticated && $hasPermission) {
    $file = 'path_to_file/example.pdf';

    // Check if the file exists
    if(file_exists($file)) {
        // Perform additional security checks if needed

        // Set appropriate headers for file download
        header('Content-Description: File Transfer');
        header('Content-Type: application/pdf');
        header('Content-Disposition: attachment; filename=' . basename($file));
        header('Content-Length: ' . filesize($file));

        // Output the file for download
        readfile($file);
        exit;
    } else {
        // Handle file not found error
        echo 'File not found';
    }
} else {
    // Handle unauthorized access error
    echo 'Unauthorized access';
}

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