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.
2176 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-3J2F-58RQ-G6P7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-25 18:32 – Updated: 2023-11-01 05:53Dromara Sureness before v1.0.8 was discovered to use a hardcoded key.
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "com.usthe.sureness:sureness-core"
},
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
},
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"fixed": "1.0.8"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
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],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-31581"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-10-27T19:12:28Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-25T18:17:27Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Dromara Sureness before v1.0.8 was discovered to use a hardcoded key.",
"id": "GHSA-3j2f-58rq-g6p7",
"modified": "2023-11-01T05:53:04Z",
"published": "2023-10-25T18:32:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-31581"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/dromara/sureness/issues/164"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/dromara/sureness/commit/12987a72cbf1eabbca1e308ed1fe9445958aeca7"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/dromara/sureness"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/xubowenW/JWTissues/blob/main/sureness%20secure%20issues.md"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Sureness uses hardcoded key"
}
GHSA-3J9M-4Q8W-CQCP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-11 09:31 – Updated: 2026-04-08 21:33The BeyondCart Connector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to improper JWT secret management and authorization within the determine_current_user filter in versions 1.4.2 through 2.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to craft valid tokens and assume any user’s identity.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-8570"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-11T08:15:35Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The BeyondCart Connector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to improper JWT secret management and authorization within the determine_current_user filter in versions 1.4.2 through 2.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to craft valid tokens and assume any user\u2019s identity.",
"id": "GHSA-3j9m-4q8w-cqcp",
"modified": "2026-04-08T21:33:06Z",
"published": "2025-09-11T09:31:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-8570"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=3365845%40beyondcart\u0026new=3365845%40beyondcart\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/beyondcart/#developers"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d0dd4fc0-1c6a-4556-b219-893563a27a69?source=cve"
}
],
"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-3JVR-3W2H-527P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:52 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:52An issue was discovered in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x before 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x before 5.9.1.3. There is an Smint_encrypt Hardcoded AES Key that can be used for packet decryption (obtaining cleartext credentials) by an attacker who has access to a wired port.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-5797"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-02-05T04:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x before 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x before 5.9.1.3. There is an Smint_encrypt Hardcoded AES Key that can be used for packet decryption (obtaining cleartext credentials) by an attacker who has access to a wired port.",
"id": "GHSA-3jvr-3w2h-527p",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:52:55Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:52:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5797"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com/articles/Vulnerability_Notice/VN-2018-003"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3JX4-RW6P-82PP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-08 00:00 – Updated: 2022-02-15 00:03A Use of Hardcoded Credentials vulnerability exists in AquaView versions 1.60, 7.x, and 8.x that could allow an authenticated local attacker to manipulate users and system settings.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-42833"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-07T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A Use of Hardcoded Credentials vulnerability exists in AquaView versions 1.60, 7.x, and 8.x that could allow an authenticated local attacker to manipulate users and system settings.",
"id": "GHSA-3jx4-rw6p-82pp",
"modified": "2022-02-15T00:03:11Z",
"published": "2022-02-08T00:00:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42833"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-350-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.xylem.com/siteassets/about-xylem/cybersecurity/advisories/xpsa-aquaview-v5.0.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-3M3V-XV6X-MHQH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-25 06:30 – Updated: 2023-12-29 21:30In Pexip VMR self-service portal before 3, the same SSH host key is used across different customers' installations, which allows authentication bypass.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-40236"
],
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-25T06:15:08Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In Pexip VMR self-service portal before 3, the same SSH host key is used across different customers\u0027 installations, which allows authentication bypass.",
"id": "GHSA-3m3v-xv6x-mhqh",
"modified": "2023-12-29T21:30:46Z",
"published": "2023-12-25T06:30:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40236"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.pexip.com/admin/security_bulletins.htm"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3M3W-VXFV-JM2W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-21 18:33 – Updated: 2026-05-21 18:33Open ISES Tickets before 3.44.2 contains hardcoded MySQL database credentials in loader.php (a public-facing database utility) that are committed to the source repository. Any actor with access to the public source tree (or an unauthenticated attacker with read access to the file on a deployed installation) can read the username, password, and database name and use them to connect to the database if it is reachable from their network.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-48241"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-21T18:16:21Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Open ISES Tickets before 3.44.2 contains hardcoded MySQL database credentials in loader.php (a public-facing database utility) that are committed to the source repository. Any actor with access to the public source tree (or an unauthenticated attacker with read access to the file on a deployed installation) can read the username, password, and database name and use them to connect to the database if it is reachable from their network.",
"id": "GHSA-3m3w-vxfv-jm2w",
"modified": "2026-05-21T18:33:14Z",
"published": "2026-05-21T18:33:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48241"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openises/tickets/commit/ecfeb406a016766cae81c749e14b5145a9f2dbff"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openises/tickets/releases/tag/v3.44.2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/open-ises-tickets-hardcoded-mysql-credentials-in-loader-php"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-3M49-XC8R-9RM5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-15 21:31 – Updated: 2024-05-15 21:31Hard-coded credentials are used by the CyberPower PowerPanel
platform to authenticate to the database, other services, and the cloud. This could result in an attacker gaining access to services with the privileges of a Powerpanel business application.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-32053"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-15T20:15:12Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Hard-coded credentials are used by the\u00a0\nCyberPower PowerPanel \n\n platform to authenticate to the \ndatabase, other services, and the cloud. This could result in an \nattacker gaining access to services with the privileges of a Powerpanel \nbusiness application.",
"id": "GHSA-3m49-xc8r-9rm5",
"modified": "2024-05-15T21:31:25Z",
"published": "2024-05-15T21:31:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-32053"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-123-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cyberpower.com/global/en/product/sku/powerpanel_business_for_windows#downloads"
}
],
"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-3MC6-QJ9J-9V96
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-17 18:32 – Updated: 2026-02-17 21:31Glory RBG-100 recycler systems using the ISPK-08 software component contain hard-coded operating system credentials that allow remote authentication to the underlying Linux system. Multiple local user accounts, including accounts with administrative privileges, were found to have fixed, embedded passwords. An attacker with network access to exposed services such as SSH may authenticate using these credentials and gain unauthorized access to the system. Successful exploitation allows remote access with elevated privileges and may result in full system compromise.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-23647"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-17T17:21:05Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Glory RBG-100 recycler systems using the ISPK-08 software component contain hard-coded operating system credentials that allow remote authentication to the underlying Linux system. Multiple local user accounts, including accounts with administrative privileges, were found to have fixed, embedded passwords. An attacker with network access to exposed services such as SSH may authenticate using these credentials and gain unauthorized access to the system. Successful exploitation allows remote access with elevated privileges and may result in full system compromise.",
"id": "GHSA-3mc6-qj9j-9v96",
"modified": "2026-02-17T21:31:13Z",
"published": "2026-02-17T18:32:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-23647"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.glory-global.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/glory-rbg-100-recycler-system-hard-coded-os-credentials"
}
],
"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"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-3P64-2PPG-FM8M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-25 00:30 – Updated: 2022-11-28 21:30Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric GX Works3 all versions allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose or tamper with sensitive information. As a result, unauthorized users may obtain information about project files illegally.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-29830"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-321",
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-25T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric GX Works3 all versions allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose or tamper with sensitive information. As a result, unauthorized users may obtain information about project files illegally.",
"id": "GHSA-3p64-2ppg-fm8m",
"modified": "2022-11-28T21:30:22Z",
"published": "2022-11-25T00:30:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29830"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU97244961/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-333-05"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2022-015_en.pdf"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3P7W-FR8H-8FXC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:28 – Updated: 2022-05-24 22:28The same hard-coded password in QSAN Storage Manager's in the firmware allows remote attackers to access the control interface with the administrator’s credential, entering the hard-coded password of the debug mode to execute the restricted system instructions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-32525"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-259",
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-07T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The same hard-coded password in QSAN Storage Manager\u0027s in the firmware allows remote attackers to access the control interface with the administrator\u2019s credential, entering the hard-coded password of the debug mode to execute the restricted system instructions.",
"id": "GHSA-3p7w-fr8h-8fxc",
"modified": "2022-05-24T22:28:09Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T22:28:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-32525"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4881-959d3-1.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
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.