1078
Reference Description
CVE-2001-0081 Command line option correctly suppresses a user prompt but does not
properly disable a feature, although when the product prompts the user, the
feature is properly disabled.
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2001-0081
CVE-2002-1977 Product does not "time out" according to user specification, leaving sensitive
data available after it has expired.
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2002-1977
MemberOf Relationships
This MemberOf relationships table shows additional CWE Catgeories and Views that reference this
weakness as a member. This information is often useful in understanding where a weakness fits
within the context of external information sources.
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 995 SFP Secondary Cluster: Feature 888 2418
MemberOf 1412 Comprehensive Categorization: Poor Coding Practices 1400 2538
Taxonomy Mappings
Mapped Taxonomy Name Node ID Fit Mapped Node Name
PLOVER The UI performs the wrong action
CWE-450: Multiple Interpretations of UI Input
Weakness ID : 450
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Base
Description
The UI has multiple interpretations of user input but does not prompt the user when it selects the
less secure interpretation.
Relationships
The table(s) below shows the weaknesses and high level categories that are related to this
weakness. These relationships are defined as ChildOf, ParentOf, MemberOr and give insight to
similar items that may exist at higher and lower levels of abstraction. In addition, relationships such
as PeerOf and CanAlsoBe are defined to show similar weaknesses that may want to be explored.
Relevant to the view "Research Concepts" (CWE-1000)
Nature Type ID Name Page
ChildOf 357 Insufficient UI Warning of Dangerous Operations 880
Applicable Platforms
Language : Not Language-Specific (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Other Varies by Context
Potential Mitigations
Phase: Implementation
Strategy = Input Validation
Assume all input is malicious. Use an "accept known good" input validation strategy, i.e., use
a list of acceptable inputs that strictly conform to specifications. Reject any input that does not
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-451: User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information
CWE-451: User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information