Session ID Leakage via Referer Header

By
Anandhu Krishnan
Published on
14 May 2024
Vulnerability

Description

A malicious hyperlink can potentially leak sensitive session IDs by exposing the target URL within the Referer header.

Recommendation

To mitigate this risk, ensure that any sensitive session IDs are isolated and secured within a cookie or token. Additionally, consider implementing referer blocking or rewriting to prevent sensitive information from being exposed.


Written by
Anandhu Krishnan
Anandhu Krishnan
Lead Engineer
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