403 error access denied with WordPress App on iPhone

  • Hello
    Cannot access my site ( selfhosted ) from the wordpress app installed on an Iphone ( latest IOS ) as the server returns a 403 error. Site otherwise runs fine.
    Here is what our server admin writes:
    The reason why the WordPress App receives a 403 Error when trying to call
    Wordpress XMLRPC page is that its doing so with a HTTP POST request where there is
    no Referrer header.
    The basic protection rule implemented on the Webserver denies any POST request
    without a valid local Referrer in order to prevent brute-force login attacks.
    This protection rule can be loosened, but it would be preferable if the App could
    behave more like a browser and include a proper referrer header. –
    Can anyone advise what to do or do I have to give up this WordPress app. ?
    Best

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