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HttpOnly
From OWASP
Overview
Browsers Supporting HTTPOnly
Using WebGoat's HTTPOnly lesson, the following web browsers have been tested for HTTPOnly capabilities. The results are listed below in table 1.
| Browser | Version | Supports HTTPOnly? |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | 6 (SP1) - 7 | Yes |
| Mozilla Firefox | 2.0.0.5 | Yes |
| Netscape Navigator | 9.0b2 | No |
| Opera | 9.22 | No |
Using WebGoat to Test for HTTPOnly Capabilities
Getting Started
Assuming you have already installed and launched WebGoat, begin by navigating to the ‘HTTPOnly Test’ lesson located within the Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) category. After selecting the ‘HTTPOnly Test’ link, as shown below in figure 1, you are now able to begin testing web browsers that support HTTPOnly.
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Figure 1 - Accessing WebGoat's HTTPOnly Test Lesson