session-security

Audit session management for weak IDs, fixation risks, and cookie misconfigurations.

83|8|Updated May 6, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Q16G/aster --skill session-security
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Skill: session-security
Source: https://github.com/Q16G/aster/tree/main/skills/code-audit/session-security
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Q16G/aster --skill session-security

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

会话管理中的常见漏洞包括会话ID生成的可预测性、会话固定攻击以及 Cookie 安全属性配置不当。本 Skill 提供系统化的审计视角,以便在代码层面发现并修复这类风险,从而降低账号劫持和会话劫持风险。

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 会话 ID 生成强度检查,确保使用密码学安全的随机数生成器并达到足够熵。
  • 检测并防护会话固定攻击:在认证状态变更时重新生成会话 ID 或销毁并新建会话。
  • 会话生命周期与 Cookie 安全属性检查:包括 HttpOnly、Secure、SameSite、Path 及过期策略的一致性。
  • 适用于具有登录流程或基于会话的身份验证的 Web 应用、API 服务与微服务架构的审计场景。
  • 参考案例:weak-session-id-generation.md、session-fixation-missing-regeneration.md、cookie-security-misconfiguration.md。

Quick Start

在你的项目中运行本技能以审计会话管理并输出风险报告。

Frequently Asked Questions about session-security

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit session management for weak session ID generation and fixation risks?

To audit session management, analyze session ID generation for cryptographic randomness, verify session regeneration on authentication state changes, and check cookie security misconfigurations across the codebase to detect fixation risks and weak entropy.

What is session fixation and how does session regeneration prevent account takeover?

Session fixation occurs when an attacker forces a victim to use a predictable session ID. Prevent account takeover by enforcing session regeneration or destroying and recreating the session upon login and privilege changes.

How do I check if my cookie security attributes are configured correctly for session-based authentication?

Check cookie security attributes by verifying that HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite, Path, and expiration policies are explicitly configured and consistent across your web application to prevent unauthorized session access or hijacking.

Does this session security audit work across different languages and frameworks for web applications?

Yes, this session security audit applies to projects with login flows and session-based authentication across various languages and frameworks, analyzing session handling and cookie settings universally.

Why does my web application need session ID regeneration on login to prevent session hijacking?

Your web application needs session ID regeneration on login to prevent session hijacking and fixation attacks. Regenerating the session ID after authentication ensures attackers cannot exploit pre-login session identifiers to impersonate users.

What are the limitations of auditing session lifecycle and cookie settings in microservice architectures?

Auditing session lifecycle and cookie settings in microservice architectures requires consistent tracking across distributed services. Complex authentication flows may obscure session state changes, making it difficult to verify uniform HttpOnly and Secure attribute enforcement globally.