CWE-614—Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute

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released 2007-05-07 · last modified 2025-12-11

CWE-614 - Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute - Diagram

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-614
Abstraction:: Variant
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2007-05-07
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute

Description

The Secure attribute for sensitive cookies in HTTPS sessions is not set.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Confidentiality
Impact:: Read Application Data
Notes:: Omitting the secure flag makes it possible for the user agent to send the cookies in plaintext over an HTTP session.

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