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-4244-WG8V-Q7J8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-15 00:02 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:05BD Viper LT system, versions 2.0 and later, contains hardcoded credentials. If exploited, threat actors may be able to access, modify or delete sensitive information, including electronic protected health information (ePHI), protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII). BD Viper LT system versions 4.0 and later utilize Microsoft Windows 10 and have additional Operating System hardening configurations which increase the attack complexity required to exploit this vulnerability.
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-12T03:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "BD Viper LT system, versions 2.0 and later, contains hardcoded credentials. If exploited, threat actors may be able to access, modify or delete sensitive information, including electronic protected health information (ePHI), protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII). BD Viper LT system versions 4.0 and later utilize Microsoft Windows 10 and have additional Operating System hardening configurations which increase the attack complexity required to exploit this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-4244-wg8v-q7j8",
"modified": "2022-03-17T00:05:34Z",
"published": "2022-02-15T00:02:50Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22765"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cybersecurity.bd.com/bulletins-and-patches/bd-viper-lt-system-%E2%80%93-hardcoded-credentials"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-22-062-02"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
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}
GHSA-426W-G76X-326W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:31 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:31Juniper ATP ships with hard coded credentials in the Web Collector instance which gives an attacker the ability to take full control of any installation of the software. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Juniper ATP: 5.0 versions prior to 5.0.3.
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"CVE-2019-0020"
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-01-15T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Juniper ATP ships with hard coded credentials in the Web Collector instance which gives an attacker the ability to take full control of any installation of the software. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Juniper ATP: 5.0 versions prior to 5.0.3.",
"id": "GHSA-426w-g76x-326w",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:31:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:31:36Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0020"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10918"
}
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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-427V-VG76-WCJG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-30 00:31 – Updated: 2025-05-30 00:31The CS5000 Fire Panel is vulnerable due to a hard-coded password that runs on a VNC server and is visible as a string in the binary responsible for running VNC. This password cannot be altered, allowing anyone with knowledge of it to gain remote access to the panel. Such access could enable an attacker to operate the panel remotely, potentially putting the fire panel into a non-functional state and causing serious safety issues.
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-30T00:15:23Z",
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"details": "The CS5000 Fire Panel is vulnerable due to a hard-coded password that \nruns on a VNC server and is visible as a string in the binary \nresponsible for running VNC. This password cannot be altered, allowing \nanyone with knowledge of it to gain remote access to the panel. Such \naccess could enable an attacker to operate the panel remotely, \npotentially putting the fire panel into a non-functional state and \ncausing serious safety issues.",
"id": "GHSA-427v-vg76-wcjg",
"modified": "2025-05-30T00:31:14Z",
"published": "2025-05-30T00:31:14Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-46352"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-148-03"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.consiliumsafety.com/en/support"
}
],
"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: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"
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]
}
GHSA-434J-26H4-7637
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-04 00:32 – Updated: 2025-11-04 00:32Deck Mate 2 is distributed with static, hard-coded credentials for the root shell and web user interface, while multiple management services (SSH, HTTP, Telnet, SMB, X11) are enabled by default. If an attacker can reach these interfaces - most often through local or near-local access such as connecting to the USB or Ethernet ports beneath the table - the built-in credentials permit administrative login and full control of the system. Once authenticated, an attacker can access firmware utilities, modify controller software, and establish persistent compromise. Remote attack paths via network, cellular, or telemetry links may exist in specific configurations but generally require additional capabilities or operator error. The vendor reports that USB access has been disabled in current firmware builds.
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"CVE-2025-34501"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-03T22:18:50Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Deck Mate 2 is distributed with static, hard-coded credentials for the root shell and web user interface, while multiple management services (SSH, HTTP, Telnet, SMB, X11) are enabled by default. If an attacker can reach these interfaces - most often through local or near-local access such as connecting to the USB or Ethernet ports beneath the table - the built-in credentials permit administrative login and full control of the system. Once authenticated, an attacker can access firmware utilities, modify controller software, and establish persistent compromise. Remote attack paths via network, cellular, or telemetry links may exist in specific configurations but generally require additional capabilities or operator error. The vendor reports that USB access has been disabled in current firmware builds.",
"id": "GHSA-434j-26h4-7637",
"modified": "2025-11-04T00:32:28Z",
"published": "2025-11-04T00:32:27Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-34501"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ioactive.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IOActive-card-shuffler-security.pdf"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/shuffle-master-deck-mate-2-hard-coded-credentials-and-exposed-services"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:P/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-43CG-QPW3-5C5W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:51 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:51Huawei OceanStor 5600 V3 V300R003C00 has a hardcoded SSH key vulnerability; the hardcoded keys are used to encrypt communication data and authenticate different nodes of the devices. An attacker may obtain the hardcoded keys and log in to such a device through SSH.
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-04-02T20:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Huawei OceanStor 5600 V3 V300R003C00 has a hardcoded SSH key vulnerability; the hardcoded keys are used to encrypt communication data and authenticate different nodes of the devices. An attacker may obtain the hardcoded keys and log in to such a device through SSH.",
"id": "GHSA-43cg-qpw3-5c5w",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:51:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:51:25Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8754"
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"url": "http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20161017-01-storage-en"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93607"
}
],
"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-43H9-HC38-QPH5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-27 15:30 – Updated: 2025-12-29 20:36A security vulnerability has been detected in actiontech sqle up to 4.2511.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file sqle/utils/jwt.go of the component JWT Secret Handler. The manipulation of the argument JWTSecretKey leads to use of hard-coded cryptographic key.
The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The attack's complexity is rated as high. The exploitability is regarded as difficult. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report and is planning to fix this flaw in an upcoming release.
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"introduced": "0"
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"last_affected": "4.2511.0"
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-15107"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-321",
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-12-29T20:36:20Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-27T13:15:39Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "A security vulnerability has been detected in actiontech sqle up to 4.2511.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file sqle/utils/jwt.go of the component JWT Secret Handler. The manipulation of the argument JWTSecretKey leads to use of hard-coded cryptographic key.\n\nThe attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The attack\u0027s complexity is rated as high. The exploitability is regarded as difficult. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report and is planning to fix this flaw in an upcoming release.",
"id": "GHSA-43h9-hc38-qph5",
"modified": "2025-12-29T20:36:20Z",
"published": "2025-12-27T15:30:17Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15107"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/actiontech/sqle/issues/3186"
},
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"url": "https://github.com/actiontech/sqle"
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"url": "https://github.com/actiontech/sqle/blob/4714f83f33e0d7aa647036eb756e928aa4174014/sqle/utils/jwt.go#L9"
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"url": "https://github.com/actiontech/sqle/milestone/53"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.338478"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.338478"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.710380"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "SQLE\u0027s JWT Secret Handler can be manipulated to use hard-coded cryptographic key"
}
GHSA-43RR-PRV9-867F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:37 – Updated: 2025-04-09 03:52ZyXEL ZyWALL 1050 has a hard-coded password for the Quagga and Zebra processes that is not changed when it is set by a user, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-1160"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-03-25T00:44:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "ZyXEL ZyWALL 1050 has a hard-coded password for the Quagga and Zebra processes that is not changed when it is set by a user, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-43rr-prv9-867f",
"modified": "2025-04-09T03:52:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:37:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1160"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41424"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5289"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.org/0803-exploits/ZyWALL.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/29237"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.secumania.org/exploits/remote/zyxel-zywall-quagga_zebra-%28default-pass%29-remote-root-vulnerability-2008032143791"
},
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"url": "http://www.secumania.org/exploits/remote/zyxel-zywall-quagga_zebra-(default-pass)-remote-root-vulnerability-2008032143791"
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"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28184"
},
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"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0990/references"
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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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]
}
GHSA-4425-3V92-M6Q6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-23 06:30 – Updated: 2025-12-31 03:30Improper Input Validation in Hitron Systems DVR LGUVR-8H 1.02~4.02 allows an attacker to cause network attack in case of using defalut admin ID/PW.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-22772"
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"CWE-20",
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-23T05:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Input Validation in Hitron Systems DVR LGUVR-8H 1.02~4.02 allows an attacker to cause network attack in case of using defalut admin ID/PW.",
"id": "GHSA-4425-3v92-m6q6",
"modified": "2025-12-31T03:30:26Z",
"published": "2024-01-23T06:30:21Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-22772"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.hitron.co.kr/firmware"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4474-W9FW-64JH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-06 09:30 – Updated: 2025-06-06 09:30A predefined administrative account is not documented and cannot be deactivated. This account cannot be misused from the network, only by local users on the server.
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-06T08:15:21Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "A predefined administrative account is not documented and cannot\nbe deactivated. This account cannot be misused from the network, only by local\nusers on the server.",
"id": "GHSA-4474-w9fw-64jh",
"modified": "2025-06-06T09:30:26Z",
"published": "2025-06-06T09:30:26Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-3321"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.bbraun.com/productsecurity"
}
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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"
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}
GHSA-44H2-5M7J-CGW4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-18 15:30 – Updated: 2025-03-10 21:31Unitronics Unistream Unilogic – Versions prior to 1.35.227 -
CWE-259: Use of Hard-coded Password may allow disclosing Sensitive Information Embedded inside Device's Firmware
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-18T14:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Unitronics Unistream Unilogic \u2013 Versions prior to 1.35.227 -\n\nCWE-259: Use of Hard-coded Password may allow disclosing Sensitive Information Embedded inside Device\u0027s Firmware",
"id": "GHSA-44h2-5m7j-cgw4",
"modified": "2025-03-10T21:31:08Z",
"published": "2024-03-18T15:30:49Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27774"
},
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"url": "https://claroty.com/team82/blog/new-critical-vulnerabilities-in-unitronics-unistream-devices-uncovered"
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"url": "https://www.gov.il/en/departments/dynamiccollectors/cve_advisories_listing?skip=0"
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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.