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-GFJP-9255-98GH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:07 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:07Use of MAC address as an authenticated password in QSAN Storage Manager, XEVO, SANOS allows local attackers to escalate privileges.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-32521"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-259",
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-07T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Use of MAC address as an authenticated password in QSAN Storage Manager, XEVO, SANOS allows local attackers to escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-gfjp-9255-98gh",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:07:02Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:07:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-32521"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4877-7b696-1.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-GFMQ-GFVF-29RV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:38 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:38Integrated Data Protection Appliance versions 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 contain undocumented accounts named 'support' and 'admin' that are protected with default passwords. These accounts have limited privileges and can access certain system files only. A malicious user with the knowledge of the default passwords may potentially log in to the system and gain read and write access to certain system files.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-11062"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-11-02T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Integrated Data Protection Appliance versions 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 contain undocumented accounts named \u0027support\u0027 and \u0027admin\u0027 that are protected with default passwords. These accounts have limited privileges and can access certain system files only. A malicious user with the knowledge of the default passwords may potentially log in to the system and gain read and write access to certain system files.",
"id": "GHSA-gfmq-gfvf-29rv",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:38:18Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:38:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11062"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/53"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105764"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-GFQ7-H592-V3XJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-24 00:30 – Updated: 2025-11-04 21:31Insecure AES key in Yealink Configuration Encrypt Tool below verrsion 1.2. A single, vendorwide, hardcoded AES key in the configuration tool used to encrypt provisioning documents was leaked leading to a compromise of confidentiality of provisioning documents.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-24681"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-23T23:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Insecure AES key in Yealink Configuration Encrypt Tool below verrsion 1.2. A single, vendorwide, hardcoded AES key in the configuration tool used to encrypt provisioning documents was leaked leading to a compromise of confidentiality of provisioning documents.",
"id": "GHSA-gfq7-h592-v3xj",
"modified": "2025-11-04T21:31:12Z",
"published": "2024-02-24T00:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-24681"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/gitaware/CVE/tree/main/CVE-2024-24681"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/22"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/VOIP/comments/ys9mel/what_are_some_of_the_good_white_label_voip"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/22"
}
],
"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-GFW8-C79J-J3PR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:11 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:11A vulnerability in motherboard console ports of line cards for Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers and Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers could allow an unauthenticated, physical attacker to access an affected device's operating system. The vulnerability exists because an engineering console port is available on the motherboard of the affected line cards. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by physically connecting to the console port on the line card. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain full access to the affected device's operating system. This vulnerability affects only Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers that have removable line cards and Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers, if they are running certain Cisco IOS XE 3.16 through 16.5 releases. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc65866, CSCve77132.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-12239"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-09-29T01:34:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in motherboard console ports of line cards for Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers and Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers could allow an unauthenticated, physical attacker to access an affected device\u0027s operating system. The vulnerability exists because an engineering console port is available on the motherboard of the affected line cards. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by physically connecting to the console port on the line card. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain full access to the affected device\u0027s operating system. This vulnerability affects only Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers that have removable line cards and Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers, if they are running certain Cisco IOS XE 3.16 through 16.5 releases. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc65866, CSCve77132.",
"id": "GHSA-gfw8-c79j-j3pr",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:11:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:11:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12239"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170927-cc"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101042"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039454"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039455"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-GFXV-W659-VP5R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:43 – Updated: 2025-10-03 18:31Emerson DeltaV 10.3.1, 11.3, 11.3.1, and 12.3 allows local users to modify or read configuration files by leveraging engineering-level privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-2349"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-285",
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-05-22T20:55:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Emerson DeltaV 10.3.1, 11.3, 11.3.1, and 12.3 allows local users to modify or read configuration files by leveraging engineering-level privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-gfxv-w659-vp5r",
"modified": "2025-10-03T18:31:18Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:43:13Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2349"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-14-133-02"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-133-02"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-GG8C-3WW5-6V38
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:05 – Updated: 2025-04-12 13:07NETGEAR Arlo base stations with firmware 1.7.5_6178 and earlier, Arlo Q devices with firmware 1.8.0_5551 and earlier, and Arlo Q Plus devices with firmware 1.8.1_6094 and earlier have a default password of 12345678, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access after a factory reset or in a factory configuration.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-10115"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-01-04T08:59:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "NETGEAR Arlo base stations with firmware 1.7.5_6178 and earlier, Arlo Q devices with firmware 1.8.0_5551 and earlier, and Arlo Q Plus devices with firmware 1.8.1_6094 and earlier have a default password of 12345678, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access after a factory reset or in a factory configuration.",
"id": "GHSA-gg8c-3ww5-6v38",
"modified": "2025-04-12T13:07:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T03:05:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10115"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://blog.newskysecurity.com/2016/09/factory_reset_vuln_in_netgear_arlo"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://kb.netgear.com/30731/Arlo-WiFi-Default-Password-Security-Vulnerability"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95265"
}
],
"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-GGGW-MG23-2VP4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 17:50 – Updated: 2022-05-01 17:50The SSH server in Cisco Unified IP Phone 7906G, 7911G, 7941G, 7961G, 7970G, and 7971G, with firmware 8.0(4)SR1 and earlier, uses a hard-coded username and password, which allows remote attackers to access the device.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2007-1063"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2007-02-22T01:28:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The SSH server in Cisco Unified IP Phone 7906G, 7911G, 7941G, 7961G, 7970G, and 7971G, with firmware 8.0(4)SR1 and earlier, uses a hard-coded username and password, which allows remote attackers to access the device.",
"id": "GHSA-gggw-mg23-2vp4",
"modified": "2022-05-01T17:50:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T17:50:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-1063"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32627"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/45246"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/24262"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-air-20070221-phone.shtml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20070221-phone.shtml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22647"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017681"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0689"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-GGR8-PRR7-MW8F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-12 15:33 – Updated: 2024-09-12 15:33SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM) was found to contain a hard-coded credential authentication bypass vulnerability. If exploited, this vulnerability would allow access to the RabbitMQ management console.
We thank Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) for its ongoing partnership in coordinating with SolarWinds on responsible disclosure of this and other potential vulnerabilities.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-28990"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-12T14:16:06Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM) was found to contain a hard-coded credential authentication bypass vulnerability. If exploited, this vulnerability would allow access to the RabbitMQ management console.\n\nWe thank Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) for its ongoing partnership in coordinating with SolarWinds on responsible disclosure of this and other potential vulnerabilities.",
"id": "GHSA-ggr8-prr7-mw8f",
"modified": "2024-09-12T15:33:01Z",
"published": "2024-09-12T15:33:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-28990"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/arm/content/release_notes/arm_2024-3-1_release_notes.htm"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2024-28990"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-GGXP-M33W-F9PH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:16 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:16Zoho ManageEngine Remote Access Plus before 10.1.2121.1 has hardcoded credentials for read-only access. The credentials are in the source code that corresponds to the DCBackupRestore JAR archive.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-41827"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-30T03:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Zoho ManageEngine Remote Access Plus before 10.1.2121.1 has hardcoded credentials for read-only access. The credentials are in the source code that corresponds to the DCBackupRestore JAR archive.",
"id": "GHSA-ggxp-m33w-f9ph",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:16:14Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:16:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41827"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-hardcoded-keys-password-zoho-r-a-p-318aa9bba2e"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.manageengine.com/remote-desktop-management/hotfix-readme.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-GH39-23RM-995J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-04-28 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:43Sage 300 through 2022 uses a hard-coded 40-byte blowfish key to encrypt and decrypt user passwords and SQL connection strings stored in ISAM database files in the shared data directory. This issue could allow attackers to decrypt user passwords and SQL connection strings.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-41400"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-04-28T13:15:13Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Sage 300 through 2022 uses a hard-coded 40-byte blowfish key to encrypt and decrypt user passwords and SQL connection strings stored in ISAM database files in the shared data directory. This issue could allow attackers to decrypt user passwords and SQL connection strings.",
"id": "GHSA-gh39-23rm-995j",
"modified": "2024-04-04T03:43:31Z",
"published": "2023-04-28T15:30:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41400"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sage.com/en-ca/products/sage-300"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.