CWE-357: Insufficient UI Warning of Dangerous Operations

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The user interface provides a warning to a user regarding dangerous or sensitive operations, but the warning is not noticeable enough to warrant attention.

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Technical Details

Structure
Simple

Applicable To

Languages
Not Language-Specific
Platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CWE-357: Insufficient UI Warning of Dangerous Operations?+

CWE-357: Insufficient UI Warning of Dangerous Operations is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. The user interface provides a warning to a user regarding dangerous or sensitive operations, but the warning is not noticeable enough to warrant attention.

What are the security consequences of Insufficient UI Warning of Dangerous Operations?+

If exploited, CWE-357 (Insufficient UI Warning of Dangerous Operations) it can compromise Non-Repudiation, leading to outcomes such as Hide Activities.

Which programming languages are affected by Insufficient UI Warning of Dangerous Operations?+

CWE-357 commonly affects Not Language-Specific. Note that weaknesses are often language-agnostic patterns, so secure coding practices apply broadly.

What are real-world examples of Insufficient UI Warning of Dangerous Operations?+

MITRE documents real CVEs mapped to CWE-357, including CVE-2007-1099. You can look up the full details of each CVE, including CVSS scores and remediation guidance, on our CVE Lookup tool.

What is the difference between a CWE and a CVE?+

A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-357 describes a category of software weakness — the underlying flaw type. A CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) identifies a specific, real-world vulnerability in a particular product. In short, a CWE is the kind of mistake, and a CVE is an instance of that mistake being found in software.

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