cPanel Security Advisor - Scan ERROR

[holyblacqkie0091]

Hello
I run my Security Advisor today and i got:

SSH direct root logins are permitted.
Manually edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config and change PermitRootLogin to “without-password” or “no”, then restart SSH in the “Restart SSH” area

So i edited the sshd_config via the Plugin called ConfigServer Explorer and i restarted the SSH
But my problem now is that the Security Advisor still report error that SSH direct root logins are permitted
And my sshd_config file already has PermitRootLogin “without-password” . I even tried rebooting and the notice still appears. (v84.0.8)
Please help
Any solution ???

 

[cPanelLauren]

Hello,

You shouldn't need to manually modify this option. You can modify it through WHM by going to WHM>>Security Center>>SSH Password Authorization Tweak and disable Password Authorization.

 

[holyblacqkie0091]

Done, Security Advisor scan report still show error that SSH direct root logins are permitted
Manually edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config and change PermitRootLogin to “without-password” or “no”, then restart SSH in the “Restart SSH” area

 

[quietFinn]

Done, Security Advisor scan report still show error that SSH direct root logins are permitted
Manually edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config and change PermitRootLogin to “without-password” or “no”, then restart SSH in the “Restart SSH” area

Have you tried to login as root?

 

[cPanelLauren]

If you've done all of that and you're still seeing that the security advisor is reporting password auth is still enabled, i'd suggest opening a ticket so we can look into the issue further.