After investigating a certain hack, we've discovered a certain vulnerability in the cPanel set-up which could potentially allow an attacker to gain access to files and
databases from other packages.
To prevent issues arising from the above, we have disabled the use of "Options +FollowSymlinks" in the .htaccess file. If a website is using that code, you will receive a "500 Internal Server Error" while browsing that directory.
(Most Joomla/Wordpress/Drupal content management systems use the line of code in their .htaccess files).
As a workaround, you will need to replace "FollowSymlinks" with "symlinksifownermatch" as its more safer option from the .htaccess file. We already have "SymlinkIfOwnerMatch" enabled for entire "/home" directory.
The vulnerability was a real concern, which is why the changes needed to go live immediately. We do apologize if you have encountered a "500 Internal Server Error" owing to the change.
NOTE : Older Linux Hosting packages (before cPanel) will not be affected by this modification.
You are always free to get in touch with our Support Team incase you have any clarifications in this regard.
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