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.
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14959
http://www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2004/Jan/1008866.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9506
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/867593