diff --git a/core/includes/common.inc b/core/includes/common.inc
index 0b95dcd..559b844 100644
--- a/core/includes/common.inc
+++ b/core/includes/common.inc
@@ -5210,6 +5210,7 @@ function drupal_cron_run() {
   @ignore_user_abort(TRUE);
 
   // Prevent session information from being saved while cron is running.
+  $old_save_session = drupal_save_session();
   drupal_save_session(FALSE);
 
   // Force the current user to anonymous to ensure consistent permissions on
@@ -5276,7 +5277,7 @@ function drupal_cron_run() {
   }
   // Restore the user.
   $GLOBALS['user'] = $original_user;
-  drupal_save_session(TRUE);
+  drupal_save_session($old_save_session);
 
   return $return;
 }