How to disable in Apache access to linux hidden files/folders by default?

[guillof]

So, I've been do it quite a bit or research, and did some tests, but can't find any real solution.


My question is, how can I disable access to hidden linux files (with a dot in front), in Apache, without using htaccess?

I tried adding something like this

<FilesMatch "^\.">
Order allow,deny
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>

<DirectoryMatch "^\.|\/\.">
Order allow,deny
Deny from all
</DirectoryMatch>


to the three Apache includes, but doesn't seems to works.

Any clue?

 

[cPanelMichael]

to the three Apache includes, but doesn't seems to works.

Hello

Could you elaborate on which specific include files you added these rules to?

Thank you.

 

[guillof]

Apache configuration -> Include editor.
Is there any way to add those rules by default in all virtual hosts?

 

[cPanelMichael]

Is there any way to add those rules by default in all virtual hosts?

Yes, you can follow the instructions at:

Modify Virtualhost Containers With Include Files - EasyApache - cPanel Documentation

Thank you.