[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #52639: Add proper Security Attributes to the Cookies set by WordPress

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#52639: Add proper Security Attributes to the Cookies set by WordPress
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 Reporter:  isaumya            |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement        |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal             |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Security           |     Version:
 Severity:  normal             |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  reporter-feedback  |     Focuses:  coding-standards
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Comment (by TimothyBlynJacobs):

 > I see this as a clear security issue if the cookie with the session id
 is available to JS. For instance, a cross site scripting attack can easily
 steal the cookie and provide it to third parties.

 The session cookie is not available to JS.

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