Insecure HTTP methods enabled
Description
HTTP methods such as TRACE, PUT and DELETE are enabled on the server. These methods may allow an attacker to include and/or delete files, or perform cross-site tracing attacks.
Impact
- Include content, scripts, binaries or images from potentially malicious sources. - Increase the probability of carrying out attacks such as Cross-Site Scripting, Cross-Site Leaks, and others.
Recommendation
Configure secure methods for servers requests.
Threat
Authenticated attacker from the Internet.
Expected Remediation Time
⏱️ 15 minutes.
Requirements
266 - Disable insecure functionalities