CVE-2021-35243

HTTP PUT & DELETE Methods Enabled

Published Dec 23, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 5.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The HTTP PUT and DELETE methods were enabled in the Web Help Desk web server (12.7.7 and earlier), allowing users to execute dangerous HTTP requests. The HTTP PUT method is normally used to upload data that is saved on the server with a user-supplied URL. While the DELETE method requests that the origin server removes the association between the target resource and its current functionality. Improper use of these methods may lead to a loss of integrity.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Affected customers are advised to upgrade to 12.7.7 Hotfix 1 once it becomes available.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-21886 The HTTP PUT and DELETE methods were enabled in the Web Help Desk web server (12.7.7 and earlier), allowing users to execute dangerous HTTP requests. The HTTP PUT method is normally used to upload data that is saved on the server with a user-supplied URL. While the DELETE method requests that the origin server removes the association between the target resource and its current functionality. Improper use of these methods may lead to a loss of integrity.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00552}

epss

{'score': 0.00462}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
SolarWinds
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 5:18 PM
Reserved
Jun 22, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 23, 2021, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:57 AM