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.
2350 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-9CC4-3W36-V5R4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-27 00:01 – Updated: 2022-01-06 00:01Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a hardcoded password. This affects RBK352 before 4.4.0.10, RBR350 before 4.4.0.10, and RBS350 before 4.4.0.10.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-45520"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-26T01:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a hardcoded password. This affects RBK352 before 4.4.0.10, RBR350 before 4.4.0.10, and RBS350 before 4.4.0.10.",
"id": "GHSA-9cc4-3w36-v5r4",
"modified": "2022-01-06T00:01:02Z",
"published": "2021-12-27T00:01:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-45520"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.netgear.com/000064151/Security-Advisory-for-Hardcoded-Password-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2021-0012"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9CJX-G4W7-Q3G9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-13 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-14 18:31ShineLan-X contains a set of credentials for an FTP server was found within the firmware, allowing testers to establish an insecure FTP connection with the server. This may allow an attacker to replace legitimate files being deployed to devices with their own malicious versions, since the firmware signature verification is not enforced.
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"CVE-2025-36747"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-13T16:16:53Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "ShineLan-X contains\u00a0a set of credentials for an FTP server was found within the firmware, allowing\u00a0testers to establish an insecure FTP connection with the server.\u00a0This may allow an attacker to replace legitimate files being deployed to devices with their own malicious versions, since the\u00a0firmware signature verification is not enforced.",
"id": "GHSA-9cjx-g4w7-q3g9",
"modified": "2026-01-14T18:31:16Z",
"published": "2025-12-13T18:30:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-36747"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://csirt.divd.nl/CVE-2025-36747"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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-9CVW-63J4-22QM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-18 15:30 – Updated: 2026-06-05 15:32Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Utarit Informatics Services Inc. SoliClub allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects SoliClub: before 5.3.7.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-7358"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-18T15:16:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Utarit Informatics Services Inc. SoliClub allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects SoliClub: before 5.3.7.",
"id": "GHSA-9cvw-63j4-22qm",
"modified": "2026-06-05T15:32:05Z",
"published": "2025-12-18T15:30:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-7358"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-25-0466"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-25-0466"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9F53-QP4R-C23F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-29 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-29 00:00In Carlo Gavazzi UWP3.0 in multiple versions and CPY Car Park Server in Version 2.8.3 a remote, unauthenticated attacker could make use of hard-coded credentials to gain full access to the device.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22522"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-28T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "In Carlo Gavazzi UWP3.0 in multiple versions and CPY Car Park Server in Version 2.8.3 a remote, unauthenticated attacker could make use of hard-coded credentials to gain full access to the device.",
"id": "GHSA-9f53-qp4r-c23f",
"modified": "2022-09-29T00:00:25Z",
"published": "2022-09-29T00:00:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22522"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-029"
}
],
"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-9F6M-VQGF-833G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:50 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:19Hardcoded credentials in the Akuvox R50P VoIP phone 50.0.6.156 allow an attacker to get access to the device via telnet. The telnet service is running on port 2323; it cannot be turned off and the credentials cannot be changed.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-12327"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-07-22T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Hardcoded credentials in the Akuvox R50P VoIP phone 50.0.6.156 allow an attacker to get access to the device via telnet. The telnet service is running on port 2323; it cannot be turned off and the credentials cannot be changed.",
"id": "GHSA-9f6m-vqgf-833g",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:19:50Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:50:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-12327"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sit.fraunhofer.de/fileadmin/dokumente/CVE/Advisory_Akuvox_R50P.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9FHR-GX36-JRFV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-06 03:33 – Updated: 2024-02-12 18:31D-LINK Go-RT-AC750 GORTAC750_A1_FW_v101b03 has a hardcoded password for the Alphanetworks account, which allows remote attackers to obtain root access via a telnet session.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-22853"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-06T02:15:08Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "D-LINK Go-RT-AC750 GORTAC750_A1_FW_v101b03 has a hardcoded password for the Alphanetworks account, which allows remote attackers to obtain root access via a telnet session.",
"id": "GHSA-9fhr-gx36-jrfv",
"modified": "2024-02-12T18:31:07Z",
"published": "2024-02-06T03:33:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-22853"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Beckaf/vunl/blob/main/D-Link/AC750/2/2.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin"
}
],
"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-9FJ5-JG6F-QG5R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-08 00:43 – Updated: 2023-07-21 19:24Apache Kylin provides encryption classes PasswordPlaceholderConfigurer to help users encrypt their passwords. In the encryption algorithm used by this encryption class, the cipher is initialized with a hardcoded key and IV. If users use class PasswordPlaceholderConfigurer to encrypt their password and configure it into kylin's configuration file, there is a risk that the password may be decrypted. This issue affects Apache Kylin 2 version 2.6.6 and prior versions; Apache Kylin 3 version 3.1.2 and prior versions; Apache Kylin 4 version 4.0.0 and prior versions.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.apache.kylin:kylin"
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"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
},
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"fixed": "3.1.3"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
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"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.apache.kylin:kylin"
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"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "4.0.0"
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"fixed": "4.0.1"
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],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
],
"versions": [
"4.0.0"
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-45458"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-326",
"CWE-330",
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-01-07T22:53:35Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-06T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Apache Kylin provides encryption classes PasswordPlaceholderConfigurer to help users encrypt their passwords. In the encryption algorithm used by this encryption class, the cipher is initialized with a hardcoded key and IV. If users use class PasswordPlaceholderConfigurer to encrypt their password and configure it into kylin\u0027s configuration file, there is a risk that the password may be decrypted. This issue affects Apache Kylin 2 version 2.6.6 and prior versions; Apache Kylin 3 version 3.1.2 and prior versions; Apache Kylin 4 version 4.0.0 and prior versions.",
"id": "GHSA-9fj5-jg6f-qg5r",
"modified": "2023-07-21T19:24:02Z",
"published": "2022-01-08T00:43:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-45458"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/apache/kylin/pull/1781"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/apache/kylin/pull/1782"
},
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/apache/kylin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread/oof215qz188k16vhlo97cm1jksxdowfy"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/06/3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/06/7"
}
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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:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Apache Kylin"
}
GHSA-9FRR-8RXX-97F3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:48 – Updated: 2022-09-21 00:00The use of multiple hard-coded cryptographic keys in cSRX Series software in Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an attacker to take control of any instance of a cSRX deployment through device management services. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS on cSRX Series: All versions prior to 20.2R3; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R2; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R2.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0266"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-22T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "The use of multiple hard-coded cryptographic keys in cSRX Series software in Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an attacker to take control of any instance of a cSRX deployment through device management services. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS on cSRX Series: All versions prior to 20.2R3; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R2; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R2.",
"id": "GHSA-9frr-8rxx-97f3",
"modified": "2022-09-21T00:00:41Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:48:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0266"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11157"
}
],
"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-9G3M-Q4JC-W87X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:55 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:50The Eques elf smart plug and the mobile app use a hardcoded AES 256 bit key to encrypt the commands and responses between the device and the app. The communication happens over UDP port 27431. An attacker on the local network can use the same key to encrypt and send commands to discover all smart plugs in a network, take over control of a device, and perform actions such as turning it on and off.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-15745"
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-08-29T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "The Eques elf smart plug and the mobile app use a hardcoded AES 256 bit key to encrypt the commands and responses between the device and the app. The communication happens over UDP port 27431. An attacker on the local network can use the same key to encrypt and send commands to discover all smart plugs in a network, take over control of a device, and perform actions such as turning it on and off.",
"id": "GHSA-9g3m-q4jc-w87x",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:50:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:55:07Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15745"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/iamckn/eques"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ckn.io/blog/2019/08/27/exploiting-the-eques-elf-smart-plug-part-four"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ckn.io/blog/2019/08/27/exploiting-the-eques-elf-smart-plug-part-one"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ckn.io/blog/2019/08/27/exploiting-the-eques-elf-smart-plug-part-three"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ckn.io/blog/2019/08/27/exploiting-the-eques-elf-smart-plug-part-two"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-9GGC-7V6W-QG26
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-28 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-04 00:00In Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter, a hard-coded credential exists that could be used to exploit the underlying VxSS subsystem. This affects 8.x through 8.3.0.2, 9.x through 9.0.0.1, 9.1.x through 9.1.0.1, and 10.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-36952"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-27T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "In Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter, a hard-coded credential exists that could be used to exploit the underlying VxSS subsystem. This affects 8.x through 8.3.0.2, 9.x through 9.0.0.1, 9.1.x through 9.1.0.1, and 10.",
"id": "GHSA-9ggc-7v6w-qg26",
"modified": "2022-08-04T00:00:23Z",
"published": "2022-07-28T00:00:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36952"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS22-009#Issue6"
}
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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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}
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.