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V-222581

Application Security and Development Security Technical Implementation Guide

CAT II

Title

Applications must not use URL embedded session IDs.

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Many web development frameworks such as PHP, .NET, and ASP include their own mechanisms for session management. Whenever possible it is recommended to utilize the provided session management framework. Using a session ID that is copied to the URL introduces the risks that the session ID information will be written to log files, made available in browser history files, or made publicly available within the URL. Using cookies to establish session ID information is desired.</VulnD...

Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)

Configure the application to transmit session ID information via cookies.

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