Sensitive information sent via URL parameters
Description
The system sends sensitive information via URL parameters using the GET method. These parameters are: - Stored in clear text in the browser history. - Sent to external sites via the referrer HTTP header. - Sent to external sites via the search bar if the browser interprets the URL as a query. - Visible to scripts running on the browser that may belong to third-parties.
Impact
Obtain sensitive information from application URLs.
Recommendation
Guarantee that the sessions ID are sent through secure methods (POST) or obtain the cookies session.
Threat
Anonymous attacker from adjacent network performing a sniffing attack.
Expected Remediation Time
⏱️ 60 minutes.
Rules
Http Sensitive Info In UrlSwift Information Exposure In Query StringDart Information Exposure In Query StringJavascript Sensitive Information Get RequestConfig Files Insecure Cookieless ConfigurationJavascript Sensitive Information In UrlTypescript Sensitive Information In UrlTypescript Sensitive Information Get Request