Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-451

    CWE-451: User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information

    The user interface (UI) does not properly represent critical information to the user, allowing the information - or its source - to be obscured or spoofed. This is often a component in phishing attacks.

    Published:19 Jul 2006
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:30 Apr 2026

    Related Weakness

    CWE-684: Incorrect Provision of Specified Functionality

    CWE-221: Information Loss or Omission

    CWE-346: Origin Validation Error