CWE-449 (The UI Performs the Wrong Action) is a common software weakness type identified by the CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) dictionary. It helps developers understand security flaws and how to mitigate them.

What is the difference between CVE and CWE?

CWE refers to the type of software weakness (the root cause), while CVE refers to a specific instance of a vulnerability in a particular product or system.

CWE-449

The UI Performs the Wrong Action

Weakness Description

The UI performs the wrong action with respect to the user's request.

Common Consequences

Other

Quality DegradationVaries by Context

Detection Methods

Manual Analysis

Perform extensive functionality testing of the UI. The UI should behave as specified.

Related Weaknesses

CWE-446

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