CWE-446 UI Discrepancy for Security Feature
The interface says a security feature is on, but it is not. CWE-446 explains how false reassurance in a UI becomes a vulnerability.
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The interface says a security feature is on, but it is not. CWE-446 explains how false reassurance in a UI becomes a vulnerability.
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