CWE

CWE-356 – Product UI does not Warn User of Unsafe Actions

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Description

The software’s user interface does not warn the user before undertaking an unsafe action on behalf of that user. This makes it easier for attackers to trick users into inflicting damage to their system.

Software systems should warn users that a potentially dangerous action may occur if the user proceeds. For example, if the user downloads a file from an unknown source and attempts to execute the file on their machine, then the application’s GUI can indicate that the file is unsafe.

Modes of Introduction:

– Architecture and Design

 

 

Related Weaknesses

CWE-221

 

Consequences

Non-Repudiation: Hide Activities

 

Potential Mitigations

CVE References

  • CVE-1999-1055
    • Product does not warn user when document contains certain dangerous functions or macros.
  • CVE-1999-0794
    • Product does not warn user when document contains certain dangerous functions or macros.
  • CVE-2000-0277
    • Product does not warn user when document contains certain dangerous functions or macros.
  • CVE-2000-0517
    • Product does not warn user about a certificate if it has already been accepted for a different site. Possibly resultant.
  • CVE-2005-0602
    • File extractor does not warn user it setuid/setgid files could be extracted. Overlaps privileges/permissions.
  • CVE-2000-0342
    • E-mail client allows bypass of warning for dangerous attachments via a Windows .LNK file that refers to the attachment.