SESSION MANAGEMENT (SMK)

Peter can bypass the session management controls because they have been self-built and/or are weak, instead of using a standard framework or approved tested module

SESSION MANAGEMENT
K

Peter can bypass the session management controls because they have been self-built and/or are weak, instead of using a standard framework or approved tested module

OWASP SCP

58,60

OWASP ASVS

1.1.6

OWASP AppSensor

CAPEC

-

SAFECODE

14,28

How to play?

Centralized session management routines are a good programming practice, but like other routines, developers need to understand how they work, how to use them and any limitations. These should preferably be the framework's in-built session management support. If third party session management libraries are used, it is important to test each routine before its implementation.

NB: This relates to what session management routines to use. See SM Q for application-wide coverage.

Mappings

OWASP ASVS (4.0): 1.1.6

Capec: 21

OWASP SCP: 58,60

OWASP Appsensor:

Safecode: 14,28

ASVS (4.0) Cheatsheetseries Index

ASVS V1.1 - Secure Software Development Lifecycle Requirements

No suitable mappings were found.

Attacks

(Session) Data tampering

Password Guessing/Brute Force Attacks

Session Fixation

Session Hijacking (Man-in-the-Middle)

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