Missing Password Field Masking
The software does not mask passwords during entry, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture passwords.
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This category identifies Software Fault Patterns (SFPs) within the Feature cluster.
Weaknesses in this category are related to or introduced in the User Interface (UI).
Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of credentials.
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