diff --git a/core/includes/common.inc b/core/includes/common.inc
index 838f228..e4e00d6 100644
--- a/core/includes/common.inc
+++ b/core/includes/common.inc
@@ -5015,6 +5015,7 @@ function drupal_cron_run() {
   @ignore_user_abort(TRUE);
 
   // Prevent session information from being saved while cron is running.
+  $original_session_saving = drupal_save_session();
   drupal_save_session(FALSE);
 
   // Force the current user to anonymous to ensure consistent permissions on
@@ -5081,7 +5082,7 @@ function drupal_cron_run() {
   }
   // Restore the user.
   $GLOBALS['user'] = $original_user;
-  drupal_save_session(TRUE);
+  drupal_save_session($original_session_saving);
 
   return $return;
 }