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SSH direct root logins are disabled

Discussion in 'Security' started by Nirjonadda, Apr 22, 2015.

  1. Nirjonadda

    Nirjonadda Well-Known Member

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    Hi,

    I have recently disabled SSH direct root logins on my server as some one suggested to do so because i had many security issues.How ever my new problem is now I'm not able to access SSH server anyway.

    When i try to use Putty, i get this error
    "Server refused public-key signature despite accepting key!"
    So basically now i cannot login to SSH via username/password or by the public/private key.
    Also i cannot login via WinSCP or any other tool. It says "Access denied"

    The only way i can get in to my server is via WHM / Web browser.

    So my question is
    * Is there any way to get in to my server root files without SSH? If yes i can remove the SSH direct login restriction.
    * Why WinSCP or Putty not working from public/private keys?

    Thank you very much
     
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    #1 Nirjonadda, Apr 22, 2015
  2. quizknows

    quizknows Well-Known Member

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    If you have any way to (or can ask your host to), change the sshd_config setting for PermitRootLogin from "no" to:

    PermitRootLogin without-password

    This will let key based logins work without allowing password logins for root.
     
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  3. cPanelMichael

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    Hello,

    You may want to try running a temporary instance of SSH to see if it allows you to access your server to investigate:

    Code:
    https://IP:2087/cpsess12345678/scripts2/doautofixer?autofix=safesshrestart
    You would replace "IP" with the server's IP address and the session number with what's displayed in your address bar. Note that this is simply a temporary instance of SSH so you can login and determine what's wrong with the standard SSH service. Then, use the following guide to update your SSH configuration:

    SSH Hardening Guide

    Thank you.
     
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    #3 cPanelMichael, Apr 23, 2015
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