CWE-798
Allowed-with-ReviewUse of Hard-coded Credentials
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.
2185 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-7P3V-C73X-WR24
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:22 – Updated: 2024-04-04 02:54Zyxel CloudCNM SecuManager 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 has a world-readable axess/opt/axXMPPHandler/config/xmpp_config.py file that stores hardcoded credentials.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-15324"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-29T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Zyxel CloudCNM SecuManager 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 has a world-readable axess/opt/axXMPPHandler/config/xmpp_config.py file that stores hardcoded credentials.",
"id": "GHSA-7p3v-c73x-wr24",
"modified": "2024-04-04T02:54:43Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:22:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15324"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2020-03-09-zyxel-secumanager-0day-vulnerabilities.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zyxel.com/support/vulnerabilities-of-CloudCNM-SecuManager.shtml"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7P4R-33P9-Q666
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-16 18:31 – Updated: 2024-08-07 18:30Shenzhen Guoxin Synthesis image system before 8.3.0 has a 123456Qw default password.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-38466"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-16T16:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Shenzhen Guoxin Synthesis image system before 8.3.0 has a 123456Qw default password.",
"id": "GHSA-7p4r-33p9-q666",
"modified": "2024-08-07T18:30:40Z",
"published": "2024-06-16T18:31:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38466"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Pumpkin-ito/Cve-Vuln/blob/main/Guosen%20synthetic%20imaging%20system%20vulnerability.pdf"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7P54-R32G-3X7G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00SOPlanning before 1.47 has Incorrect Access Control because certain secret key information, and the related authentication algorithm, is public. The key for admin is hardcoded in the installation code, and there is no key for publicsp (which is a guest account).
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-13963"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-21T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "SOPlanning before 1.47 has Incorrect Access Control because certain secret key information, and the related authentication algorithm, is public. The key for admin is hardcoded in the installation code, and there is no key for publicsp (which is a guest account).",
"id": "GHSA-7p54-r32g-3x7g",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:44:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13963"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/321.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://forum.soplanning.org/viewforum.php?f=8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://labs.integrity.pt/advisories/cve-2020-13963"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7Q3G-CCJP-GRX4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-10 00:00 – Updated: 2022-02-10 00:00The affected product has a hardcoded private key available inside the project folder, which may allow an attacker to achieve Web Server login and perform further actions.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22987"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-04T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The affected product has a hardcoded private key available inside the project folder, which may allow an attacker to achieve Web Server login and perform further actions.",
"id": "GHSA-7q3g-ccjp-grx4",
"modified": "2022-02-10T00:00:40Z",
"published": "2022-02-10T00:00:40Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22987"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-032-02"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-7Q4Q-C7WP-55P8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:01 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:01An exploitable unsafe default configuration vulnerability exists in the TURN server function of coTURN prior to version 4.5.0.9. By default, the TURN server runs an unauthenticated telnet admin portal on the loopback interface. This can provide administrator access to the TURN server configuration, which can lead to additional attacks. An attacker who can get access to the telnet port can gain administrator access to the TURN server.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-4059"
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"CWE-798",
"CWE-862"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-03-21T16:00:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "An exploitable unsafe default configuration vulnerability exists in the TURN server function of coTURN prior to version 4.5.0.9. By default, the TURN server runs an unauthenticated telnet admin portal on the loopback interface. This can provide administrator access to the TURN server configuration, which can lead to additional attacks. An attacker who can get access to the telnet port can gain administrator access to the TURN server.",
"id": "GHSA-7q4q-c7wp-55p8",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:01:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:01:42Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-4059"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0733"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7Q5H-M822-4M7W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:08A hard-coded password vulnerability exists in the Zebra IP Routing Manager functionality of D-LINK DIR-3040 1.13B03. A specially crafted network request can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can send a sequence of requests to trigger this vulnerability.
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"aliases": [
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-16T11:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A hard-coded password vulnerability exists in the Zebra IP Routing Manager functionality of D-LINK DIR-3040 1.13B03. A specially crafted network request can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can send a sequence of requests to trigger this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-7q5h-m822-4m7w",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:08:18Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:08:18Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21818"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1283"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7QCG-8Q8R-WHFC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-12 18:30 – Updated: 2026-03-27 18:31A Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Trane Tracer SC, Tracer SC+, and Tracer Concierge could allow an attacker to disclose sensitive information and take over accounts.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-28255"
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"database_specific": {
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-12T18:16:23Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Trane Tracer SC, Tracer SC+, and Tracer Concierge could allow an attacker to disclose sensitive information and take over accounts.",
"id": "GHSA-7qcg-8q8r-whfc",
"modified": "2026-03-27T18:31:22Z",
"published": "2026-03-12T18:30:31Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28255"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-071-01"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/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-7QMX-QF36-VCP7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-17 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-18 00:00In TOTOLINK T6 V4.1.5cu.709_B20210518, there is a hard coded password for root in /etc/shadow.sample.
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"aliases": [
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-16T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "In TOTOLINK T6 V4.1.5cu.709_B20210518, there is a hard coded password for root in /etc/shadow.sample.",
"id": "GHSA-7qmx-qf36-vcp7",
"modified": "2022-09-18T00:00:32Z",
"published": "2022-09-17T00:00:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38823"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/whiter6666/CVE/blob/main/TOTOLINK_T6_V3/hard_code.md"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7QRC-WM75-HVH3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-27 18:30 – Updated: 2023-01-05 06:30Some Dahua software products have a vulnerability of using of hard-coded cryptographic key. An attacker can obtain the AES crypto key by exploiting this vulnerability.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-45425"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-27T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Some Dahua software products have a vulnerability of using of hard-coded cryptographic key. An attacker can obtain the AES crypto key by exploiting this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-7qrc-wm75-hvh3",
"modified": "2023-01-05T06:30:23Z",
"published": "2022-12-27T18:30:20Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45425"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dahuasecurity.com/support/cybersecurity/details/1137"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7QVR-XP68-RQHM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-03 21:31 – Updated: 2025-03-03 21:31A vulnerability was found in i-Drive i11 and i12 up to 20250227 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component APK. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. It is possible to launch the attack on the physical device. It was not possible to identify the current maintainer of the product. It must be assumed that the product is end-of-life.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-1879"
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"CWE-259",
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-03T20:15:45Z",
"severity": "LOW"
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in i-Drive i11 and i12 up to 20250227 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component APK. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. It is possible to launch the attack on the physical device. It was not possible to identify the current maintainer of the product. It must be assumed that the product is end-of-life.",
"id": "GHSA-7qvr-xp68-rqhm",
"modified": "2025-03-03T21:31:01Z",
"published": "2025-03-03T21:31:00Z",
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{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-1879"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/geo-chen/i-Drive"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.298193"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.298193"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.510950"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/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",
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Mitigation
- For outbound authentication: store passwords, keys, and other credentials outside of the code in a strongly-protected, encrypted configuration file or database that is protected from access by all outsiders, including other local users on the same system. Properly protect the key (CWE-320). If you cannot use encryption to protect the file, then make sure that the permissions are as restrictive as possible [REF-7].
- In Windows environments, the Encrypted File System (EFS) may provide some protection.
Mitigation
For inbound authentication: Rather than hard-code a default username and password, key, or other authentication credentials for first time logins, utilize a "first login" mode that requires the user to enter a unique strong password or key.
Mitigation
If the product must contain hard-coded credentials or they cannot be removed, perform access control checks and limit which entities can access the feature that requires the hard-coded credentials. For example, a feature might only be enabled through the system console instead of through a network connection.
Mitigation
- For inbound authentication using passwords: apply strong one-way hashes to passwords and store those hashes in a configuration file or database with appropriate access control. That way, theft of the file/database still requires the attacker to try to crack the password. When handling an incoming password during authentication, take the hash of the password and compare it to the saved hash.
- Use randomly assigned salts for each separate hash that is generated. This increases the amount of computation that an attacker needs to conduct a brute-force attack, possibly limiting the effectiveness of the rainbow table method.
Mitigation
- For front-end to back-end connections: Three solutions are possible, although none are complete.
- The first suggestion involves the use of generated passwords or keys that are changed automatically and must be entered at given time intervals by a system administrator. These passwords will be held in memory and only be valid for the time intervals.
- Next, the passwords or keys should be limited at the back end to only performing actions valid for the front end, as opposed to having full access.
- Finally, the messages sent should be tagged and checksummed with time sensitive values so as to prevent replay-style attacks.
CAPEC-191: Read Sensitive Constants Within an Executable
An adversary engages in activities to discover any sensitive constants present within the compiled code of an executable. These constants may include literal ASCII strings within the file itself, or possibly strings hard-coded into particular routines that can be revealed by code refactoring methods including static and dynamic analysis.
CAPEC-70: Try Common or Default Usernames and Passwords
An adversary may try certain common or default usernames and passwords to gain access into the system and perform unauthorized actions. An adversary may try an intelligent brute force using empty passwords, known vendor default credentials, as well as a dictionary of common usernames and passwords. Many vendor products come preconfigured with default (and thus well-known) usernames and passwords that should be deleted prior to usage in a production environment. It is a common mistake to forget to remove these default login credentials. Another problem is that users would pick very simple (common) passwords (e.g. "secret" or "password") that make it easier for the attacker to gain access to the system compared to using a brute force attack or even a dictionary attack using a full dictionary.