CWE-1021 Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames – Detailed Weakness Analysis

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CAPEC Patterns referencing CWE-1021

Below is a list of CAPEC attack patterns associated with this CWE-1021. Click on each CAPEC to learn more. The right column shows the related weaknesses (including this one).

CAPEC Related Weaknesses
Clickjacking
CWE-1021 Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames
Flash File Overlay
CWE-1021 Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames
iFrame Overlay
CWE-1021 Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames
Task Impersonation
CWE-1021 Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames
Tapjacking
CWE-1021 Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames
Cross Frame Scripting (XFS)
CWE-1021 Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames
Credential Prompt Impersonation
CWE-1021 Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames

About CWE-1021: Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames

CWE-1021 is one of the established Common Weakness Enumerations that identifies a specific type of vulnerability in software. Detailed analysis of CWE-1021 helps organizations understand the risks associated with this weakness and implement effective countermeasures.

Explore related attack patterns, best practices, and expert recommendations on this page. By understanding CWE-1021, you can enhance your security posture and better protect your applications against exploitation.