Insufficient Visual Distinction of Homoglyphs Presented to User

Properties

id: d3f:CWE-1007

name
Insufficient Visual Distinction of Homoglyphs Presented to User
definition
The product displays information or identifiers to a user, but the display mechanism does not make it easy for the user to distinguish between visually similar or identical glyphs (homoglyphs), which may cause the user to misinterpret a glyph and perform an unintended, insecure action.
synonyms
Homograph Attack
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