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.
473 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-Q22C-8W9V-QG6W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-16 21:30 – Updated: 2026-01-16 21:30Missing about:blank indicator in custom-sized new windows in Dia before 1.9.0 on macOS could allow an attacker to spoof a trusted domain in the window title and mislead users about the current site.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-15032"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-16T19:16:16Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Missing about:blank indicator in custom-sized new windows in Dia before 1.9.0 on macOS could allow an attacker to spoof a trusted domain in the window title and mislead users about the current site.",
"id": "GHSA-q22c-8w9v-qg6w",
"modified": "2026-01-16T21:30:37Z",
"published": "2026-01-16T21:30:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15032"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.diabrowser.com/security/bulletins#CVE-2025-15032"
}
],
"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-Q5C9-CRV8-JC57
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:40 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:40Insufficient clickjacking protection in the Web User Interface of Intel AMT firmware versions before 9.1.40.1000, 9.5.60.1952, 10.0.50.1004, 11.0.0.1205, and 11.6.25.1129 potentially allowing a remote attacker to hijack users web clicks via attacker's crafted web page.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-5697"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021",
"CWE-20"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-06-14T12:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Insufficient clickjacking protection in the Web User Interface of Intel AMT firmware versions before 9.1.40.1000, 9.5.60.1952, 10.0.50.1004, 11.0.0.1205, and 11.6.25.1129 potentially allowing a remote attacker to hijack users web clicks via attacker\u0027s crafted web page.",
"id": "GHSA-q5c9-crv8-jc57",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:40:04Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:40:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5697"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00081\u0026languageid=en-fr"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-Q5HG-75FP-R6WM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:36 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:36A CWE-1021: Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames vulnerability exists in Easergy T300 (firmware 2.7 and older), that would allow an attacker to trick a user into initiating an unintended action.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-28218"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-11T01:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A CWE-1021: Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames vulnerability exists in Easergy T300 (firmware 2.7 and older), that would allow an attacker to trick a user into initiating an unintended action.",
"id": "GHSA-q5hg-75fp-r6wm",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:36:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:36:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28218"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-343-03"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-315-06"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-Q65H-82XF-G836
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-11 00:02 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:01SmartBear CodeCollaborator v6.1.6102 was discovered to contain a vulnerability in the web UI which would allow an attacker to conduct a clickjacking attack.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-41657"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021",
"CWE-20"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-10T17:44:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "SmartBear CodeCollaborator v6.1.6102 was discovered to contain a vulnerability in the web UI which would allow an attacker to conduct a clickjacking attack.",
"id": "GHSA-q65h-82xf-g836",
"modified": "2022-03-17T00:01:49Z",
"published": "2022-03-11T00:02:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41657"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/rvismit/2b1a10a48104e01f575cc948da69df19"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://codecollaborator.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://smartbear.com"
}
],
"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:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-Q6PV-MFGH-724W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-13 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-17 00:00A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Gym Management System. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to clickjacking. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-206246 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-2800"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021",
"CWE-451"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-08-12T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Gym Management System. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to clickjacking. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-206246 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-q6pv-mfgh-724w",
"modified": "2022-08-17T00:00:24Z",
"published": "2022-08-13T00:00:25Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2800"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Blythe-LU/Record4/blob/main/Gym%20management%20system%20project%20-%20ClickJacking%20exists%20on%20multiple%20pages.md"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.206246"
}
],
"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-Q6W4-GRHV-WCP8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-23 18:32 – Updated: 2026-02-23 18:32Shenzhen Tenda F3 Wireless Router firmware V12.01.01.55_multi contains a clickjacking vulnerability in the web-based administrative interface. The interface does not set the X-Frame-Options header, allowing attacker-controlled sites to embed administrative pages in an iframe and trick an authenticated administrator into unintended interactions that may result in unauthorized configuration changes.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-27511"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-23T17:23:29Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Shenzhen Tenda F3 Wireless Router\u00a0firmware V12.01.01.55_multi contains a clickjacking vulnerability in the web-based administrative interface. The interface does not set the X-Frame-Options header, allowing attacker-controlled sites to embed administrative pages in an iframe and trick an authenticated administrator into unintended interactions that may result in unauthorized configuration changes.",
"id": "GHSA-q6w4-grhv-wcp8",
"modified": "2026-02-23T18:32:02Z",
"published": "2026-02-23T18:32:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27511"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tendacn.com/product/F3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tenda-f3-clickjacking-in-web-management-interface"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"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-Q8R7-C3H6-2HGR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-13 18:30 – Updated: 2022-12-15 06:30In several functions of inputDispatcher.cpp, there is a possible way to make toasts clickable 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.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-197296414
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20444"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"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 several functions of inputDispatcher.cpp, there is a possible way to make toasts clickable 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.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-197296414",
"id": "GHSA-q8r7-c3h6-2hgr",
"modified": "2022-12-15T06:30:30Z",
"published": "2022-12-13T18:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20444"
},
{
"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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-Q9M5-5M39-7WHX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:43 – Updated: 2022-05-28 00:00When accepting a malicious intent from other installed apps, Firefox for Android accepted manifests from arbitrary file paths and allowed declaring webapp manifests for other origins. This could be used to gain fullscreen access for UI spoofing and could also lead to cross-origin attacks on targeted websites. Note: This issue is a different issue from CVE-2020-26954 and only affected Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 86.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-23976"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-26T02:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "When accepting a malicious intent from other installed apps, Firefox for Android accepted manifests from arbitrary file paths and allowed declaring webapp manifests for other origins. This could be used to gain fullscreen access for UI spoofing and could also lead to cross-origin attacks on targeted websites. Note: This issue is a different issue from CVE-2020-26954 and only affected Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected. This vulnerability affects Firefox \u003c 86.",
"id": "GHSA-q9m5-5m39-7whx",
"modified": "2022-05-28T00:00:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:43:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23976"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1684627"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-10"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-07"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-Q9Q7-MVQX-8V66
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:53 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:53In computeFocusedWindow of RootWindowContainer.java, and related functions, there is possible interception of keypresses due to focus being on the wrong window. This could lead to local escalation of privilege revealing the user's keypresses while the screen was locked with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android ID: A-71786287.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-9458"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-11-06T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In computeFocusedWindow of RootWindowContainer.java, and related functions, there is possible interception of keypresses due to focus being on the wrong window. This could lead to local escalation of privilege revealing the user\u0027s keypresses while the screen was locked with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android ID: A-71786287.",
"id": "GHSA-q9q7-mvqx-8v66",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:53:55Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:53:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-9458"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QHMP-PXVC-GH7C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:34 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:34Clickjacking vulnerability in the server in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) 9.3.x allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via HTTP response header.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-4015"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021",
"CWE-20"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-05-17T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Clickjacking vulnerability in the server in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) 9.3.x allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via HTTP response header.",
"id": "GHSA-qhmp-pxvc-gh7c",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:34:33Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:34:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-4015"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10198"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038523"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/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.