1074
The user interface does not correctly enable or configure a security feature, but the interface
provides feedback that causes the user to believe that the feature is in a secure state.
Extended Description
When the user interface does not properly reflect what the user asks of it, then it can lead the user
into a false sense of security. For example, the user might check a box to enable a security option
to enable encrypted communications, but the product does not actually enable the encryption.
Alternately, the user might provide a "restrict ALL" access control rule, but the product only
implements "restrict SOME".
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 684 Incorrect Provision of Specified Functionality 1505
ParentOf 447 Unimplemented or Unsupported Feature in UI 1075
ParentOf 448 Obsolete Feature in UI 1076
ParentOf 449 The UI Performs the Wrong Action 1077
Weakness Ordinalities
Primary :
Applicable Platforms
Language : Not Language-Specific (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Other Varies by Context
Observed Examples
Reference Description
CVE-1999-1446 UI inconsistency; visited URLs list not cleared when "Clear History" option is
selected.
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-1446
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 996 SFP Secondary Cluster: Security 888 2418
MemberOf 1412 Comprehensive Categorization: Poor Coding Practices 1400 2538
Notes
Maintenance
This entry is likely a loose composite that could be broken down into the different types of errors
that cause the user interface to have incorrect interactions with the underlying security feature.
Taxonomy Mappings
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-447: Unimplemented or Unsupported Feature in UI
CWE-447: Unimplemented or Unsupported Feature in UI