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Mastodon login cookie vulnerability highlighted by security expert

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A security expert highlighted a potential vulnerability concerning login cookies on Mastodon, explaining that if the HttpOnly flag is not enabled, cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks could steal session cookies. The expert advised enabling HttpOnly and Secure flags for session cookies, noting that custom cookie implementations might overlook these crucial security measures. This issue impacts web development and application security practices. AI

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Mastodon login cookie vulnerability highlighted by security expert

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · abbilabs ·

    Can a script on your page read the login cookie? If HttpOnly is off, any XSS can copy the session and act as that user. Check DevTools → Application → Cookies f

    Can a script on your page read the login cookie? If HttpOnly is off, any XSS can copy the session and act as that user. Check DevTools → Application → Cookies for your session cookie (sb-*-auth-token, next-auth.session-token, __session). Set HttpOnly + Secure (SameSite=Lax or Str…

    LINKS abbilabs.xyz/…/httponly-secure-session-co…

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