HTTP DELETE method allows clients to delete objects from the server
| http-delete (4253) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
DELETE is an HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) method, like GET or POST, defined in RFC 1945. This method allows a client to delete an object off the Web server, provided that the client has permissions to the object.
Platforms Affected:
- Various vendors, Any application
- Various vendors, HTTP
Remedy:
A properly configured server should not allow a remote client to delete arbitrary files via the DELETE method. If this feature is not used, it is recommended that it be disabled.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
References:
- Request for Comment document RFC 1945, Hypertext Transfer Protocol -- HTTP/1.0 at ftp://ftp.isi.edu/in-notes/rfc1945.txt.
Reported:
Not available
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