CONNECT Method Allowed in HTTP Server Or HTTP Proxy Server Vulnerability

Solution Unverified - Updated -

Issue

  • Security vulnerability scanner reports Apache HTTPD is vulnerable because CONNECT method is allowed. For example, the scanner reports:
    • CONNECT Method Allowed in HTTP Server Or HTTP Proxy Server Vulnerability
    • The HTTP server or the HTTP proxy server accepts the "CONNECT" method.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
    • 5
    • 6
    • 7
  • Red Hat JBoss Web Server
    • 2
    • 3
  • Red Hat JBoss Core Services
    • Apache httpd

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