Vulnerability Description
PHP treats unknown methods such as "PoSt" as a GET request, which could allow attackers to intended access restrictions if PHP is running on a server that passes on all methods, such as Apache httpd 2.0, as demonstrated using a Limit directive. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the Apache security team, saying "It is by design that PHP allows scripts to process any request method. A script which does not explicitly verify the request method will hence be processed as normal for arbitrary methods. It is therefore expected behaviour that one cannot implement per-method access control using the Apache configuration alone, which is the assumption made in this report.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | 4.4.6 |
References
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=97Vendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=97Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0249?
CVE-2003-0249 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). PHP treats unknown methods such as "PoSt" as a GET request, which could allow attackers to intended access restrictions if PHP is running on a server that passes on all methods, such as Apache httpd 2...
How severe is CVE-2003-0249?
CVE-2003-0249 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0249?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.