CWE-1021
AllowedImproper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames
Abstraction: Base · Status: Incomplete
The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain.
452 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-FCWX-WVR2-2XM2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:14A vulnerability involving insufficient HTTP security headers has been reported to affect QNAP NAS running QTS, QuTS hero, and QuTScloud. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to launch privacy and security attacks. We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 4.5.4.1715 build 20210630 and later QuTS hero h4.5.4.1771 build 20210825 and later QuTScloud c4.5.6.1755 build 20210809 and later
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-19957"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-10T04:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability involving insufficient HTTP security headers has been reported to affect QNAP NAS running QTS, QuTS hero, and QuTScloud. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to launch privacy and security attacks. We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 4.5.4.1715 build 20210630 and later QuTS hero h4.5.4.1771 build 20210825 and later QuTScloud c4.5.6.1755 build 20210809 and later",
"id": "GHSA-fcwx-wvr2-2xm2",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:14:12Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:14:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-19957"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-21-03"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-FG6Q-X7QR-4PP3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-30 18:30 – Updated: 2023-11-08 00:30In SAP Enable Now - versions WPB_MANAGER 1.0, WPB_MANAGER_CE 10, WPB_MANAGER_HANA 10, ENABLE_NOW_CONSUMP_DEL 1704, the X-FRAME-OPTIONS response header is not implemented, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to attempt clickjacking, which could result in disclosure or modification of information.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-36920"
],
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"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-30T17:15:52Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In SAP Enable Now - versions WPB_MANAGER 1.0, WPB_MANAGER_CE 10, WPB_MANAGER_HANA 10, ENABLE_NOW_CONSUMP_DEL 1704, the X-FRAME-OPTIONS response header is not implemented, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to attempt clickjacking, which could result in disclosure or modification of information.\n\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-fg6q-x7qr-4pp3",
"modified": "2023-11-08T00:30:20Z",
"published": "2023-10-30T18:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36920"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3326769"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FH72-F88H-FXR6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-13 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-18 00:00In the Framework, there is a possible way to enable a work profile without user consent due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-181785557
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20331"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-08-12T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In the Framework, there is a possible way to enable a work profile without user consent due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-181785557",
"id": "GHSA-fh72-f88h-fxr6",
"modified": "2022-08-18T00:00:17Z",
"published": "2022-08-13T00:00:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20331"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-13"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FHR3-VMXW-PJG5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-13 18:30 – Updated: 2022-12-15 15:32In onCreate of EnableAccountPreferenceActivity.java, there is a possible way to mislead the user into enabling a malicious phone account due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-246933359
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20501"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-13T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In onCreate of EnableAccountPreferenceActivity.java, there is a possible way to mislead the user into enabling a malicious phone account due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-246933359",
"id": "GHSA-fhr3-vmxw-pjg5",
"modified": "2022-12-15T15:32:13Z",
"published": "2022-12-13T18:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20501"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FM4M-52GR-MP53
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-16 15:33 – Updated: 2026-06-16 18:32Clickjacking issue in the Widget: Gtk component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 152.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-12322"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-16T13:16:32Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Clickjacking issue in the Widget: Gtk component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 152.",
"id": "GHSA-fm4m-52gr-mp53",
"modified": "2026-06-16T18:32:37Z",
"published": "2026-06-16T15:33:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12322"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2033848"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-57"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-60"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FPC9-W4WF-MCMQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-13 06:30 – Updated: 2023-03-15 21:30Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames in GitHub repository unilogies/bumsys prior to v2.0.2.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-1362"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-03-13T05:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames in GitHub repository unilogies/bumsys prior to v2.0.2.",
"id": "GHSA-fpc9-w4wf-mcmq",
"modified": "2023-03-15T21:30:26Z",
"published": "2023-03-13T06:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1362"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/unilogies/bumsys/commit/8c5b27d54707f9805b27ef26ad741f2801e30e1f"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.dev/bounties/e5959166-c8ef-4ada-9bb1-0ff5a9693bac"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FQ9R-P3CQ-895Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-30 18:31 – Updated: 2023-12-06 03:30An Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-411L could allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform clickjacking based attacks against an authenticated and authorized user.
See product Instruction Manual Appendix A dated 20230830 for more details.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-2265"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-30T17:15:07Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An\u00a0Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-411L could allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform clickjacking based attacks against an authenticated and authorized user.\n\n\n\nSee product Instruction Manual Appendix A dated 20230830 for more details.\n",
"id": "GHSA-fq9r-p3cq-895q",
"modified": "2023-12-06T03:30:26Z",
"published": "2023-11-30T18:31:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2265"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://selinc.com/support/security-notifications/external-reports"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FQMP-3M4P-QRQ2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-16 06:30 – Updated: 2025-12-16 06:30CHOCO TEI WATCHER mini (IB-MCT001) contains an issue with improper restriction of rendered UI layers or frames. If a user clicks on content on a malicious web page while logged into the product, unintended operations may be performed on the product.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-59479"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-16T05:16:13Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "CHOCO TEI WATCHER mini (IB-MCT001) contains an issue with improper restriction of rendered UI layers or frames. If a user clicks on content on a malicious web page while logged into the product, unintended operations may be performed on the product.",
"id": "GHSA-fqmp-3m4p-qrq2",
"modified": "2025-12-16T06:30:18Z",
"published": "2025-12-16T06:30:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59479"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU92827367"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.inaba.co.jp/files/chocomini_vulnerability_newly_identified.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-FRPV-8JJ9-M3CV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-11 15:31 – Updated: 2024-08-23 18:32By manipulating the fullscreen feature while opening a data-list, an attacker could have overlaid a text box over the address bar. This could have led to user confusion and possible spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 127.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-5698"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021",
"CWE-451"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-11T13:15:51Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "By manipulating the fullscreen feature while opening a data-list, an attacker could have overlaid a text box over the address bar. This could have led to user confusion and possible spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Firefox \u003c 127.",
"id": "GHSA-frpv-8jj9-m3cv",
"modified": "2024-08-23T18:32:57Z",
"published": "2024-06-11T15:31:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5698"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1828259"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FV2H-WG8W-37WH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:30 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:30A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo Insight (All versions). The device does not properly set the X-Frame-Options HTTP Header which makes it vulnerable to Clickjacking attacks. This could allow an unauthenticated attacker to retrieve or modify data in the context of a legitimate user by tricking that user to click on a website controlled by the attacker.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-15793"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-15T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo Insight (All versions). The device does not properly set the X-Frame-Options HTTP Header which makes it vulnerable to Clickjacking attacks. This could allow an unauthenticated attacker to retrieve or modify data in the context of a legitimate user by tricking that user to click on a website controlled by the attacker.",
"id": "GHSA-fv2h-wg8w-37wh",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:30:44Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:30:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15793"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-226339.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-287-05"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
Mitigation
- The use of X-Frame-Options allows developers of web content to restrict the usage of their application within the form of overlays, frames, or iFrames. The developer can indicate from which domains can frame the content.
- The concept of X-Frame-Options is well documented, but implementation of this protection mechanism is in development to cover gaps. There is a need for allowing frames from multiple domains.
Mitigation
- A developer can use a "frame-breaker" script in each page that should not be framed. This is very helpful for legacy browsers that do not support X-Frame-Options security feature previously mentioned.
- It is also important to note that this tactic has been circumvented or bypassed. Improper usage of frames can persist in the web application through nested frames. The "frame-breaking" script does not intuitively account for multiple nested frames that can be presented to the user.
Mitigation
This defense-in-depth technique can be used to prevent the improper usage of frames in web applications. It prioritizes the valid sources of data to be loaded into the application through the usage of declarative policies. Based on which implementation of Content Security Policy is in use, the developer should use the "frame-ancestors" directive or the "frame-src" directive to mitigate this weakness. Both directives allow for the placement of restrictions when it comes to allowing embedded content.
Mitigation
In addition to frames or iframes as previously mentioned, the web application is expected to place restrictions on whether it is allowed to be rendered within objects, embed, or applet elements.
CAPEC-103: Clickjacking
An adversary tricks a victim into unknowingly initiating some action in one system while interacting with the UI from a seemingly completely different, usually an adversary controlled or intended, system.
CAPEC-181: Flash File Overlay
An attacker creates a transparent overlay using flash in order to intercept user actions for the purpose of performing a clickjacking attack. In this technique, the Flash file provides a transparent overlay over HTML content. Because the Flash application is on top of the content, user actions, such as clicks, are caught by the Flash application rather than the underlying HTML. The action is then interpreted by the overlay to perform the actions the attacker wishes.
CAPEC-222: iFrame Overlay
In an iFrame overlay attack the victim is tricked into unknowingly initiating some action in one system while interacting with the UI from seemingly completely different system.
CAPEC-504: Task Impersonation
An adversary, through a previously installed malicious application, impersonates an expected or routine task in an attempt to steal sensitive information or leverage a user's privileges.
CAPEC-506: Tapjacking
An adversary, through a previously installed malicious application, displays an interface that misleads the user and convinces them to tap on an attacker desired location on the screen. This is often accomplished by overlaying one screen on top of another while giving the appearance of a single interface. There are two main techniques used to accomplish this. The first is to leverage transparent properties that allow taps on the screen to pass through the visible application to an application running in the background. The second is to strategically place a small object (e.g., a button or text field) on top of the visible screen and make it appear to be a part of the underlying application. In both cases, the user is convinced to tap on the screen but does not realize the application that they are interacting with.
CAPEC-587: Cross Frame Scripting (XFS)
This attack pattern combines malicious Javascript and a legitimate webpage loaded into a concealed iframe. The malicious Javascript is then able to interact with a legitimate webpage in a manner that is unknown to the user. This attack usually leverages some element of social engineering in that an attacker must convinces a user to visit a web page that the attacker controls.
CAPEC-654: Credential Prompt Impersonation
An adversary, through a previously installed malicious application, impersonates a credential prompt in an attempt to steal a user's credentials.