QID 150823

QID 150823: HTTP TRACE Method Detected

HTTP defines methods (sometimes referred to as verbs) to indicate the desired action to be performed on the identified resource. TRACE and TRACK methods are defined by Apache and allow a user to echo the content of a request.
Diagnosis: Scan makes a request with TRACE method and looks for 200 response.

When TRACE or TRACK methods are available on the web server, attackers may perform an attack called "Cross site tracing". Due to the TRACK/TRACE methods, an attacker can echo sensitive headers from the web server, opening a way to steal sensitive information like cookies or authentication data.

Solution

Disable if TRACE method is not required.

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