Scripts for Former Way to the Web Limited Products
If you previously used products from Way to the Web Limited, you may need to completely uninstall their software from your server to ensure stability, security, and compatibility with current systems. The following official scripts are designed to safely remove these legacy applications.
Each command can be executed directly from your server’s shell as root or with sudo privileges. Always back up critical configurations and data before performing uninstalls.
MailScanner and MSFE (MailScanner Front-End)
ConfigServer Exploit Scanner (cxs)
Outgoing Spam Monitor (osm)
ConfigServer Security & Firewall (csf)
ConfigServer Mail Control (cmc)
ConfigServer ModSecurity Manager (cmm)
ConfigServer Mail Queue Manager (cmq)
ConfigServer eXploit Scanner (cse)
Modern Alternatives to Way to the Web and ConfigServer Products
As many of these products are now outdated or unsupported, consider the following modern, secure alternatives for cPanel, DirectAdmin, and standalone Linux servers:
???? Security & Firewall (CSF Alternative)
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Imunify360 – Enterprise-grade Linux web server security with malware scanning, WAF, and proactive defense.
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BitNinja – Multi-layered security platform combining WAF, malware detection, and IP reputation filtering.
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Firewalld + Fail2Ban – Open-source combination for admins who prefer a lightweight custom setup.
???? Exploit & Malware Scanning (cxs, cse Alternatives)
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ImunifyAV+ – Free or premium malware scanner integrated with cPanel and DirectAdmin.
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Maldet (Linux Malware Detect) – Simple, effective command-line malware scanner for Linux servers.
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ClamAV – Reliable open-source antivirus engine suitable for email and file scanning.
???? Mail & Spam Protection (MailScanner, MSFE, osm Alternatives)
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MailScanner Reloaded – A community-maintained fork of the original MailScanner.
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Rspamd – High-performance spam filtering system integrated with Postfix or Exim.
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SpamAssassin – Proven open-source spam filtering framework still widely used.
???? Mail Queue & Control (cmq, cmc Alternatives)
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Postfix Admin – Web-based interface to manage Postfix mailboxes and queues.
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Eximstats + Logwatch – Combine these tools for lightweight mail flow and queue monitoring.
⚙️ ModSecurity Management (cmm Alternative)
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OWASP ModSecurity Core Rule Set (CRS) – Maintained open rules for ModSecurity and compatible managers.
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cPanel ModSecurity™ Tools – For cPanel users, built-in GUI for managing WAF rules.
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ModSecurity-nginx Connector – For non-Apache environments using NGINX.
✅ Summary
The Way to the Web Limited and ConfigServer suite once provided excellent server security and mail tools, but many of these have since become outdated or unsupported. The above uninstallers ensure your system is clean and ready for next-generation solutions like Imunify360, Rspamd, and Firewalld, which offer superior performance, automation, and protection against modern threats.
