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Session ID in URL Rewrite

  • Risk:
  • Medium

  • Type:
  • Passive
Summary
URL rewrite is used to track user session ID. The session ID may be disclosed via cross-site referer header. In addition, the session ID might be stored in browser history or server logs.
Solution
For secure content, put session ID in a cookie. To be even more secure consider using a combination of cookie and URL rewrite.
References

https://seclists.org/webappsec/2002/q4/111

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