HTTP PUT method allows clients to upload files to a Web server
| http-put (4252) |  High Risk |
Description:
PUT is an HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) method, like GET or POST, defined in RFC 1945. This method allows a client to submit data to be saved on the Web server as the file name specified by the URI, or to update a file on the Web server with new data.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
A properly configured Web server should not allow a remote client to overwrite arbitrary files using the PUT method. If this feature is not used, it is recommended that it be disabled.
References:
- Request for Comment document RFC 1945: Hypertext Transfer Protocol -- HTTP/1.0.
Platforms Affected:
- Apple Mac OS
- Cisco IOS
- Compaq Tru64
- Data General DG/UX
- IBM AIX
- IBM OS2
- IETF HTTP/1.1
- Linux Kernel
- Microsoft Windows 2000
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows 98SE
- Microsoft Windows Me
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Novell NetWare
- SCO SCO Unix
- SGI IRIX
- Sun Solaris
- WindRiver BSDOS
- HP-UX
Reported:
Apr 12, 2000
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