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Cookie Security: Persistent Session Cookie
Abstract
Persistent session cookies can lead to account compromise.
Explanation
A persistent session cookie remains valid even after a user closes the browser and is often used as part of a "Remember Me" feature. Consequently, a persistent session cookie allows users to remain authenticated to an application even after closing their browsers - assuming they did not explicitly log out. This means the next person that opens the browser will automatically be logged in as the last user. Unless your application is deployed in a controlled environment where users are not allowed to log on from shared machines, it is possible for attackers to compromise your users' accounts even after they have closed their browsers.
Example 1: The following code sets the session cookie to be persistent.
Example 1: The following code sets the session cookie to be persistent.
server.servlet.session.cookie.persistent=true
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 539
[2] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[3] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[5] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-001185, CCI-001941, CCI-001942, CCI-002361
[6] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 MP
[7] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Access Violation
[8] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-12 Session Termination (P2), IA-2 Identification and Authentication (Organizational Users) (P1), SC-23 Session Authenticity (P1)
[9] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-12 Session Termination, IA-2 Identification and Authentication (Organizational Users), SC-23 Session Authenticity
[10] Standards Mapping - OWASP API 2023 API8 Security Misconfiguration
[11] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 3.2.3 Session Binding Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3)
[12] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M9 Improper Session Handling
[13] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M3 Insecure Authentication/Authorization
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A8 Insecure Storage
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A8 Insecure Cryptographic Storage
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2010 A7 Insecure Cryptographic Storage
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A04 Insecure Design
[20] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 6.5.8
[21] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 6.3.1.3, Requirement 6.5.7, Requirement 6.5.8
[22] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 6.5.3
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 6.5.10
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 6.5.10
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 6.5.10
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 6.5.10
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[31] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II
[32] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II
[33] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II
[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[53] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Insufficient Authentication (WASC-01)
[54] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Insufficient Authentication
desc.config.java.cookie_security_persistent_session_cookie
Abstract
Persistent session cookies can lead to account compromise.
Explanation
A persistent session cookie remains valid even after a user closes the browser and is often used as part of a "Remember Me" feature. Consequently, a persistent session cookie allows users to remain authenticated to an application even after closing their browsers - assuming they did not explicitly log out. This means the next person that opens the browser will automatically be logged in as the last user. Unless your application is deployed in a controlled environment where users are not allowed to log on from shared machines, it is possible for attackers to compromise your users' accounts even after they have closed their browsers.
Example 1: The following code sets the session cookie to expire in 10 years.
Example 1: The following code sets the session cookie to expire in 10 years.
session_set_cookie_params(time()+60*60*24*365*10, "/", "www.example.com", false, true);
References
[1] session_set_cookie_params The PHP Group
[2] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 539
[3] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[6] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-001185, CCI-001941, CCI-001942, CCI-002361
[7] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 MP
[8] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Access Violation
[9] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-12 Session Termination (P2), IA-2 Identification and Authentication (Organizational Users) (P1), SC-23 Session Authenticity (P1)
[10] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-12 Session Termination, IA-2 Identification and Authentication (Organizational Users), SC-23 Session Authenticity
[11] Standards Mapping - OWASP API 2023 API8 Security Misconfiguration
[12] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 3.2.3 Session Binding Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3)
[13] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M9 Improper Session Handling
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M3 Insecure Authentication/Authorization
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A8 Insecure Storage
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A8 Insecure Cryptographic Storage
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2010 A7 Insecure Cryptographic Storage
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A04 Insecure Design
[21] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 6.5.8
[22] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 6.3.1.3, Requirement 6.5.7, Requirement 6.5.8
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 6.5.3
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 6.5.10
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 6.5.10
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 6.5.10
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 6.5.10
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[32] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II
[33] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II
[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000060 CAT II, APSC-DV-001620 CAT II, APSC-DV-001630 CAT II, APSC-DV-002240 CAT I
[54] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Insufficient Authentication (WASC-01)
[55] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Insufficient Authentication
desc.semantic.php.cookie_security_persistent_session_cookie