Understanding the HttpOnly Cookie Flag: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Cookies are the cornerstone of state management on the web. They enable everything from user authentication to personalization, but their ubiquity also makes them a prime target for attackers. One of the most effective, yet often misunderstood, defenses against client‑side attacks is the HttpOnly flag. When correctly applied, HttpOnly can dramatically reduce the risk of session hijacking via cross‑site scripting (XSS) and other client‑side exploits. In this article we will: ...