diff --git a/libraries/classes/Session.php b/libraries/classes/Session.php
index 28168c5399..b3c53e665f 100644
--- a/libraries/classes/Session.php
+++ b/libraries/classes/Session.php
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ class Session
             session_regenerate_id(true);
         }
         // continue with empty session
-        $_SESSION = [];
+        session_unset();
         self::generateToken();
     }