Description
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.
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 software does not actually enable the encryption. Alternately, the user might provide a “restrict ALL'” access control rule, but the software only implements “restrict SOME”.
Modes of Introduction:
– Architecture and Design
Related Weaknesses
CWE-684
Consequences
Other: Varies by Context
Potential Mitigations
CVE References
- CVE-1999-1446
- UI inconsistency; visited URLs list not cleared when “Clear History” option is selected.
