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Install ConfigServer eXploit Scanner (CXS) on cPanel WHM Server

This article provides a guide for how to install ConfigServer eXploit Scanner (CXS) on cPanel WHM server. This guide assumes root-level access to the cPanel/WHM server.

How to Install ConfigServer eXploit Scanner (CXS) on cPanel WHM Server

To install ConfigServer eXploit Scanner (CXS) on cPanel WHM server, follow the steps below:

Run the following commands:

cd /usr/src
rm -f cxs*
wget https://download.configserver.com/cxsinstaller.tgz
tar -xzf cxsinstaller.tgz
perl cxsinstaller.pl ipv4
rm -fv cxsinstaller.*

Login to WHM.
Navigate to ConfigServer eXploit Scanner (Plugins->ConfigServer eXploit Scanner)
Click "Run Setup Wizard".
Select preferred options for ConfigServer eXploit Scanner configuration.
Click "Complete Setup" to run the installer.
Access the ConfigServer eXploit Scanner in WHM.