Encrypt client-side session information
Summary
The system must encrypt and verify client-side session information (ViewState).
Description
Using client-side encryption makes it less likely for the data session to be intercepted by hostile third parties.
References
- CAPEC-39. Manipulating opaque client-based data tokens
- CAPEC-74. Manipulating state
- CWE-642. External control of critical state data
- CERTJ-LCK11-J. Avoid client-side locking when using classes that do not commit to their locking strategy
- CERTJ-MSC11-J. Do not let session information leak within a servlet
- MITRE-M1041. Encrypt sensitive information
- CMMC-AC_L2-3_1_19. Encrypt CUI on mobile
- CMMC-CM_L2-3_4_9. User-installed software
- OWASPSCP-5. Access control
- NIST800171-1_19. Encrypt CUI on mobile devices and mobile computing platforms
- ASVS-1_8_2. Data protection and privacy architecture
- CWE-13. Misconfiguration - Password in configuration file
- ASVS-4_1_2. General access control design
- CASA-1_8_2. Data Protection and Privacy Architecture
- CASA-4_1_2. General Access Control Design
Weaknesses
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