Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 SP11 Administrator's Guide

.htaccess Security Considerations

By default, server support for HTTP PUT is disabled. You can activate HTTP PUT using the Remote File Manipulation page of Content Mgmt in the Class Manager. Be careful when allowing PUT access to directories containing .htaccess files, since it will allow them to be replaced. PUT access can be prevented on all files in a directory by restricting access. See Restricting Access to a Directory (Path).