Description
The web application uses persistent cookies, but the cookies contain sensitive information.
Potential Impact
- Confidentiality: Read Application Data
How to Fix
Architecture and Design
Do not store sensitive information in persistent cookies.
Detection Methods
- Automated Static Analysis: Automated static analysis, commonly referred to as Static Application Security Testing (SAST), can find some instances of this weakness by analyzing source code (or binary/compiled code) without havin...
Related Weaknesses
References
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