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| Test | Tool / Command | Result | Interpretation | |------|----------------|--------|----------------| | | whmapi1 get_license_status | status: unlicensed | License file missing / tampered. | | Checksum comparison | sha256sum /usr/local/cpanel/cpanel vs. official checksum (cPanel repo) | Mismatch (Δ = 2 × 10⁵ bits) | Binary altered. | | File integrity | rpm -V cpanel (rpm‑based) – none installed (custom build) | No package metadata – custom install. | | Rootkit scan | rkhunter --check | “Suspicious file: /usr/local/cpanel/scripts/cleanup.sh” | Potential malicious script. | | Hidden users | cat /etc/passwd | grep -E '^.+:0:0:' | cpnull:x:0:0:CP Null User:/root:/bin/bash | Undocumented privileged user. | | Cron jobs | crontab -l -u root | */5 * * * * /usr/local/cpanel/scripts/cron_nulled.sh | Unknown scheduled task. | | Network connections | netstat -tulnp | Listening on port 8080 (unknown service) | Possible back‑door web shell. | | Malware scan | clamscan -r /usr/local/cpanel | 7 infected files (e.g., phpmailer.php with web‑shell payload). | Confirmed compromise. | | Version check | cpanel -V | 9.9.8 | Out‑of‑date; end‑of‑life for security updates. | The Danger of "Rogue" Licensing Servers Remediation of