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The default configuration of BEA WebLogic Server and Express 8.1 SP2 and earlier, 7.0 SP4 and earlier, 6.1 through SP6, and 5.1 through SP13 responds to the HTTP TRACE request, which can allow remote attackers to steal information using cross-site tracing (XST) attacks in applications that are vulnerable to cross-site scripting

Published Aug 16, 2005

Description

The default configuration of BEA WebLogic Server and Express 8.1 SP2 and earlier, 7.0 SP4 and earlier, 6.1 through SP6, and 5.1 through SP13 responds to the HTTP TRACE request, which can allow remote attackers to steal information using cross-site tracing (XST) attacks in applications that are vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

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Red Hat statement

The Apache Software Foundation do not treat this as a security issue. A configuration change can be made to disable the ability to respond to HTTP TRACE requests if required. For more information please see: http://www.apacheweek.com/issues/03-01-24#news

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CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner mitre
Published Aug 16, 2005
Updated May 28, 2026
Reserved Aug 16, 2005
CISA Vulnrichment
Updated May 28, 2026
NVD
Status Modified
Modified Jun 16, 2026
Red Hat
Severity n/a
Public date n/a