CWE-447
Unimplemented or Unsupported Feature in UI
Description
A UI function for a security feature appears to be supported and gives feedback to the user that suggests that it is supported, but the underlying functionality is not implemented.
Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Impact
Varies by Context, Unexpected State
Potential Mitigations
Perform functionality testing before deploying the application.
CVE-2000-0127GUI configuration tool does not enable a security option when a checkbox is selected, although that option is honored when manually set in the configuration file.
CVE-2001-0863Router does not implement a specific keyword when it is used in an ACL, allowing filter bypass.
CVE-2001-0865Router does not implement a specific keyword when it is used in an ACL, allowing filter bypass.
CVE-2004-0979Web browser does not properly modify security setting when the user sets it.
Applicable Platforms
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