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-3MVG-PWGJ-W59X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-12 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:04The permission request prompt from the site in the background tab was overlaid on top of the site in the foreground tab. This vulnerability affects Firefox for iOS < 115.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-37455"
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"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-12T14:15:09Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The permission request prompt from the site in the background tab was overlaid on top of the site in the foreground tab. This vulnerability affects Firefox for iOS \u003c 115.",
"id": "GHSA-3mvg-pwgj-w59x",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:04:18Z",
"published": "2023-07-12T15:30:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37455"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1786934"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-25"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3Q42-QM7M-GP8C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-02 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 04:29A background script invoking requestFullscreen and then blocking the main thread could force the browser into fullscreen mode indefinitely, resulting in potential user confusion or spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 110, Thunderbird < 102.8, and Firefox ESR < 102.8.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-25730"
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"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-06-02T17:15:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A background script invoking \u003ccode\u003erequestFullscreen\u003c/code\u003e and then blocking the main thread could force the browser into fullscreen mode indefinitely, resulting in potential user confusion or spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Firefox \u003c 110, Thunderbird \u003c 102.8, and Firefox ESR \u003c 102.8.",
"id": "GHSA-3q42-qm7m-gp8c",
"modified": "2024-04-04T04:29:55Z",
"published": "2023-06-02T18:30:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-25730"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1794622"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-05"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-06"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-07"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3R34-XX92-673H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-27 21:30 – Updated: 2023-03-08 15:30The issue was addressed with improved UI handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 16, tvOS 16, watchOS 9, iOS 16. Visiting a website that frames malicious content may lead to UI spoofing.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-32891"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-02-27T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The issue was addressed with improved UI handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 16, tvOS 16, watchOS 9, iOS 16. Visiting a website that frames malicious content may lead to UI spoofing.",
"id": "GHSA-3r34-xx92-673h",
"modified": "2023-03-08T15:30:24Z",
"published": "2023-02-27T21:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32891"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213442"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213486"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213487"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3RQV-C78P-X6C8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-02 00:31 – Updated: 2026-06-02 15:32In startAnimation of StageCoordinator.java, there is a possible tapjacking issue due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-0036"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-01T22:16:19Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In startAnimation of StageCoordinator.java, there is a possible tapjacking issue due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-3rqv-c78p-x6c8",
"modified": "2026-06-02T15:32:01Z",
"published": "2026-06-02T00:31:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0036"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-06-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3VXF-9P4V-PVW4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:23 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:23The file-download implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 27.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.24 does not properly restrict the timing of button selections, which allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks, and trigger unintended launching of a downloaded file, via a crafted web site.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-1480"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-02-06T05:44:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "The file-download implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 27.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.24 does not properly restrict the timing of button selections, which allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks, and trigger unintended launching of a downloaded file, via a crafted web site.",
"id": "GHSA-3vxf-9p4v-pvw4",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:23:10Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:23:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1480"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=916726"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90897"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00004.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00010.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00017.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/102867"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/56888"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-03.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65331"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029717"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029720"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2102-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2102-2"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-4367-8H95-CXCX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-26 13:30 – Updated: 2026-05-26 13:30An issue in ClipBucket v5 v.5.5.2 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Authentication interface, login page endpoint and HTTP response security headers components
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-37470"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-22T17:16:47Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "An issue in ClipBucket v5 v.5.5.2 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Authentication interface, login page endpoint and HTTP response security headers components",
"id": "GHSA-4367-8h95-cxcx",
"modified": "2026-05-26T13:30:19Z",
"published": "2026-05-26T13:30:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-37470"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://medium.com/@arpit03sharma2003/cve-2026-37470-clickjacking-vulnerability-in-clipbucket-v5-leads-to-credential-theft-and-8415def7804a"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://clipbucket.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-43V8-MM65-G3XJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-21 00:31 – Updated: 2026-03-21 00:31ArcSearch for Android versions prior to 1.12.7 could display a different domain in the address bar than the content being shown, enabling address bar spoofing after user interaction via crafted web content.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-2378"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-20T22:16:27Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "ArcSearch for Android versions prior to 1.12.7 could display a different domain in the address bar than the content being shown, enabling address bar spoofing after user interaction via crafted web content.",
"id": "GHSA-43v8-mm65-g3xj",
"modified": "2026-03-21T00:31:42Z",
"published": "2026-03-21T00:31:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2378"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://arc.net/security/bulletins"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4627-MXFH-2GHM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-16 00:32 – Updated: 2024-08-19 21:35In setTransactionState of SurfaceFlinger.cpp, there is a possible way to perform tapjacking due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-34743"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-15T22:15:06Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In setTransactionState of SurfaceFlinger.cpp, there is a possible way to perform tapjacking due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-4627-mxfh-2ghm",
"modified": "2024-08-19T21:35:08Z",
"published": "2024-08-16T00:32:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-34743"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/3f85323b27d95a57bfa87cbf68dd4a143f9f88ad"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-08-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4875-WJV5-3WM4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-01 00:34 – Updated: 2026-07-01 18:31Inappropriate implementation in DarkMode in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-14110"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021",
"CWE-451"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-30T23:17:22Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Inappropriate implementation in DarkMode in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)",
"id": "GHSA-4875-wjv5-3wm4",
"modified": "2026-07-01T18:31:40Z",
"published": "2026-07-01T00:34:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-14110"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513698452"
}
],
"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-4C4W-PCG8-6HQ9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-26 15:31 – Updated: 2024-11-26 18:38Under certain circumstances, navigating to a webpage would result in the address missing from the location URL bar, making it unclear what the URL was for the loaded webpage. This vulnerability affects Firefox for iOS < 133.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-53976"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-26T14:15:21Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Under certain circumstances, navigating to a webpage would result in the address missing from the location URL bar, making it unclear what the URL was for the loaded webpage. This vulnerability affects Firefox for iOS \u003c 133.",
"id": "GHSA-4c4w-pcg8-6hq9",
"modified": "2024-11-26T18:38:52Z",
"published": "2024-11-26T15:31:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53976"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1905749"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-66"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
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.