PRIV-002high SeverityData Privacy, PII & Logging Leaks
No Sensitive Query Parameters in Browser URLs
AI reset password flows sometimes put reset tokens or user emails in GET query parameters, leaking them into referrer headers.
1-Click Fix Prompt for Cursor & Claude Code
Review my codebase for "No Sensitive Query Parameters in Browser URLs" (PRIV-002). Issue: AI reset password flows sometimes put reset tokens or user emails in GET query parameters, leaking them into referrer headers. Remediation required: Transmit sensitive tokens via HTTP request headers or short-lived POST requests rather than browser query strings. Please: 1. Locate any occurrences of this issue across my repository. 2. Refactor the code to follow production standards without breaking existing functionality. 3. Provide a clear command or step to test and verify the fix.
Why AI Assistants Write This Bug
AI reset password flows sometimes put reset tokens or user emails in GET query parameters, leaking them into referrer headers.
AI code generation prioritizes immediate syntax execution over production edge cases. When an assistant hits an undefined variable or strict type error, it frequently takes the path of least resistance rather than implementing standard pre-launch security patterns.
Code Comparison
Common AI Code PatternVulnerable
// Vulnerable AI-generated pattern for: No Sensitive Query Parameters in Browser URLs
// Problematic pattern: AI reset password flows sometimes put reset tokens or user emails in GET query parameters, leaking them into referrer headers.Launch-Ready Fix
// Production-ready fix for: No Sensitive Query Parameters in Browser URLs
// Recommended remediation: Transmit sensitive tokens via HTTP request headers or short-lived POST requests rather than browser query strings.Remediation & Verification Checklist
Remediation: Transmit sensitive tokens via HTTP request headers or short-lived POST requests rather than browser query strings.
- Search your codebase for pattern matching "No Sensitive Query Parameters in Browser URLs".
- Apply the recommended remediation: Transmit sensitive tokens via HTTP request headers or short-lived POST requests rather than browser query strings.
- Run local build and test commands to ensure no regressions.
- Verify in your browser or with curl that the issue is resolved.
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