Xylok Security Suite must expire a session upon browser closing.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-269572 | XYLK-20-000005 | SV-269572r1053491_rule | High |
| Description |
| When the session expires as soon as the browser is closed, it prevents session hijacking and unauthorized users from accessing the account or data if they reopen the browser. Leaving a session open in the browser even after it is closed could expose the system to various types of attacks, like cross-site scripting (XSS) or malware designed to steal session cookies. Automatically expiring sessions mitigates this risk. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000005, SRG-APP-000220, SRG-APP-000295, SRG-APP-000413 |
| STIG | Date |
| Xylok Security Suite 20.x Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-12-13 |
Details
| Check Text (C-73605r1053489_chk) |
| Verify session expires after browser is closed. Execute the following: $ grep SESSION_EXPIRE_AT_BROWSER_CLOSE /etc/xylok.conf SESSION_EXPIRE_AT_BROWSER_CLOSE=True If "SESSION_EXPIRE_AT_BROWSER_CLOSE" is not set to "True" or is missing, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-73506r1053490_fix) |
| Set the session expiration: 1. As root, open /etc/xylok.conf in a text editor. 2. Add/Amend "SESSION_EXPIRE_AT_BROWSER_CLOSE=True" to the configuration file. 3. Restart Xylok to apply settings by executing the following: # systemctl restart xylok |