How to disable the ConfigServer Exploit Scanner (CXS) ModSecurity rules

Introduction

CXS restricts where files are uploaded, which prevents you from defining a custom upload path. This article provides the procedure to disable CXS's upload scanning.

Procedure

1. Log into WHM as the ‘root’ user.
2. Navigate to "Home / Security Center / ModSecurity™ Vendors."
3. Toggle to the ConfigServer rules to "Off."

Additional resources

How to disable a ModSecurity rule

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