parse_ini_file() has been disabled for security reasons - alternative?

Question

Is any alternative for parse_ini_file()? Is it really so dangerous? Is a good reason to have it disabled or can I somehow convince admin that its safe?

parse_ini_file() has been disabled for security reasons

There I've found what this error mean

error description

I use in this code (there was problem with some misspeling, but its solved and worked fine on one hosting but on another doesn't, casuse disabling that function)
my code

Answer 1

I honestly can't find a sensible reason to disable that function but, if parse_ini_string() is available and you're also allowed to read files, you should have the same functionality (just in a more convoluted way). If that's not an option either, you can:

• Rewrite the binary function in plain PHP
• Find a new hosting service

Whatever is cheaper for you ;-)