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Assessment Title
Rule Text
Applications must not use URL embedded session IDs.
Description
Discussion Text
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.
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.
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