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-MV8G-FHH6-6267
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:27 – Updated: 2024-09-18 15:59Django 1.8.x before 1.8.16, 1.9.x before 1.9.11, and 1.10.x before 1.10.3 use a hardcoded password for a temporary database user created when running tests with an Oracle database, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to the database server by leveraging failure to manually specify a password in the database settings TEST dictionary.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-9013"
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"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-04-22T22:58:32Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2016-12-09T20:59:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Django 1.8.x before 1.8.16, 1.9.x before 1.9.11, and 1.10.x before 1.10.3 use a hardcoded password for a temporary database user created when running tests with an Oracle database, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to the database server by leveraging failure to manually specify a password in the database settings TEST dictionary.",
"id": "GHSA-mv8g-fhh6-6267",
"modified": "2024-09-18T15:59:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:27:18Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-9013"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/django/django/commit/34e10720d81b8d407aa14d763b6a7fe8f13b4f2e"
},
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"url": "https://github.com/django/django/commit/4844d86c7728c1a5a3bbce4ad336a8d32304072b"
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"url": "https://github.com/django/django/commit/70f99952965a430daf69eeb9947079aae535d2d0"
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/django/django"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/django/PYSEC-2016-17.yaml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OG5ROMUPS6C7BXELD3TAUUH7OBYV56WQ"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QXDKJYHN74BWY3P7AR2UZDVJREQMRE6S"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2016/nov/01/security-releases"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3835"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3115-1"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"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",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Django user with hardcoded password created when running tests on Oracle"
}
GHSA-MV8V-4WHV-FV79
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:59 – Updated: 2022-05-14 02:59An issue was discovered on WatchGuard AP100, AP102, and AP200 devices with firmware before 1.2.9.15. Hardcoded credentials exist for an unprivileged SSH account with a shell of /bin/false.
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-04-30T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered on WatchGuard AP100, AP102, and AP200 devices with firmware before 1.2.9.15. Hardcoded credentials exist for an unprivileged SSH account with a shell of /bin/false.",
"id": "GHSA-mv8v-4whv-fv79",
"modified": "2022-05-14T02:59:33Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T02:59:33Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10575"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://watchguardsupport.secure.force.com/publicKB?type=KBSecurityIssues\u0026SFDCID=kA62A0000000LIy"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45409"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-blog/new-firmware-available-ap100ap102ap200ap300-security-vulnerability-fixes"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/12"
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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"
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GHSA-MVMM-P2H2-CM73
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:01 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:01Hard-coded FTP credentials (r:r) are included in the Foscam C1 running firmware 1.9.1.12. Knowledge of these credentials would allow remote access to any cameras found on the internet that do not have port 50021 blocked by an intermediate device.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-8731"
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-06-21T19:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Hard-coded FTP credentials (r:r) are included in the Foscam C1 running firmware 1.9.1.12. Knowledge of these credentials would allow remote access to any cameras found on the internet that do not have port 50021 blocked by an intermediate device.",
"id": "GHSA-mvmm-p2h2-cm73",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:01:08Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:01:08Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8731"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0245"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99193"
}
],
"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-MVQP-5V99-C8GP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-01 00:00 – Updated: 2022-10-06 00:00A vulnerability in authentication mechanism of Cisco Software-Defined Application Visibility and Control (SD-AVC) on Cisco vManage could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access the GUI of Cisco SD-AVC using a default static username and password combination. This vulnerability exists because the GUI is accessible on self-managed cloud installations or local server installations of Cisco vManage. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the exposed GUI of Cisco SD-AVC. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view managed device names, SD-AVC logs, and SD-AVC DNS server IP addresses.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20844"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-30T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in authentication mechanism of Cisco Software-Defined Application Visibility and Control (SD-AVC) on Cisco vManage could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access the GUI of Cisco SD-AVC using a default static username and password combination. This vulnerability exists because the GUI is accessible on self-managed cloud installations or local server installations of Cisco vManage. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the exposed GUI of Cisco SD-AVC. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view managed device names, SD-AVC logs, and SD-AVC DNS server IP addresses.",
"id": "GHSA-mvqp-5v99-c8gp",
"modified": "2022-10-06T00:00:54Z",
"published": "2022-10-01T00:00:18Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20844"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sdavc-ZA5fpXX2"
}
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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:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MW27-V6R3-MMPP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-11 12:32 – Updated: 2026-05-12 18:30Dell ECS versions 3.8.1.0 through 3.8.1.7 and Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.3.0.0, contains a use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to filesystem access for attacker.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-40636"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-11T10:16:13Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Dell ECS versions 3.8.1.0 through 3.8.1.7 and Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.3.0.0,\u00a0contains a use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to filesystem access for attacker.",
"id": "GHSA-mw27-v6r3-mmpp",
"modified": "2026-05-12T18:30:32Z",
"published": "2026-05-11T12:32:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-40636"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000462117/dsa-2026-047-security-update-for-dell-ecs-and-objectscale-multiple-vulnerabilities-1"
}
],
"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-MW5H-PMCH-3MMM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-21 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-28 00:00Goldshell ASIC Miners v2.1.x was discovered to contain hardcoded credentials which allow attackers to remotely connect via the SSH protocol (port 22).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-24657"
],
"database_specific": {
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-20T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Goldshell ASIC Miners v2.1.x was discovered to contain hardcoded credentials which allow attackers to remotely connect via the SSH protocol (port 22).",
"id": "GHSA-mw5h-pmch-3mmm",
"modified": "2022-07-28T00:00:40Z",
"published": "2022-07-21T00:00:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24657"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/goldshellminer/firmware"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jamesachambers.com/cryptocurrency-asic-miners-security-and-hacking-audit"
}
],
"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-MWG7-X34R-QWQC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-02 06:30 – Updated: 2026-02-02 06:30The database account and password are hardcoded, allowing login with the account to manipulate the database in MagicInfo9 Server.This issue affects MagicINFO 9 Server: less than 21.1090.1.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-25202"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-02T05:16:07Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "The database account and password are hardcoded, allowing login with the account to manipulate the database in MagicInfo9 Server.This issue affects MagicINFO 9 Server: less than 21.1090.1.",
"id": "GHSA-mwg7-x34r-qwqc",
"modified": "2026-02-02T06:30:53Z",
"published": "2026-02-02T06:30:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25202"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungtv.com/securityUpdates"
}
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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"
}
]
}
GHSA-MWXV-GVXJ-75W4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-17 18:31 – Updated: 2024-10-17 21:31Tenda G3 v15.01.0.5(2848_755)_EN was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root
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"CVE-2024-48192"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-17T17:15:12Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Tenda G3 v15.01.0.5(2848_755)_EN was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root",
"id": "GHSA-mwxv-gvxj-75w4",
"modified": "2024-10-17T21:31:31Z",
"published": "2024-10-17T18:31:36Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-48192"
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"url": "https://colorful-meadow-5b9.notion.site/G3_HardCode_vuln-6b5ae19473b745d7abe5e01b4529caf8?pvs=4"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-MX4M-2WWH-7G8M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:35 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:35A vulnerability in Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning (PCP) Software 11.6 could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to log in to the underlying Linux operating system. The vulnerability is due to a hard-coded account password on the system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the affected system via Secure Shell (SSH) using the hard-coded credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the underlying operating system as a low-privileged user. After low-level privileges are gained, the attacker could elevate to root privileges and take full control of the device. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc82982.
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-08T07:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning (PCP) Software 11.6 could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to log in to the underlying Linux operating system. The vulnerability is due to a hard-coded account password on the system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the affected system via Secure Shell (SSH) using the hard-coded credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the underlying operating system as a low-privileged user. After low-level privileges are gained, the attacker could elevate to root privileges and take full control of the device. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc82982.",
"id": "GHSA-mx4m-2wwh-7g8m",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:35:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:35:45Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0141"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180307-cpcp"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103329"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040462"
}
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
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GHSA-MXP7-4PRX-2V6G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:08Juniper Networks Contrail Cloud (CC) releases prior to 13.6.0 have RabbitMQ service enabled by default with hardcoded credentials. The messaging services of RabbitMQ are used when coordinating operations and status information among Contrail services. An attacker with access to an administrative service for RabbitMQ (e.g. GUI), can use these hardcoded credentials to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or have access to unspecified sensitive system information. This issue affects the Juniper Networks Contrail Cloud releases on versions prior to 13.6.0.
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"CVE-2021-0279"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-15T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Juniper Networks Contrail Cloud (CC) releases prior to 13.6.0 have RabbitMQ service enabled by default with hardcoded credentials. The messaging services of RabbitMQ are used when coordinating operations and status information among Contrail services. An attacker with access to an administrative service for RabbitMQ (e.g. GUI), can use these hardcoded credentials to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or have access to unspecified sensitive system information. This issue affects the Juniper Networks Contrail Cloud releases on versions prior to 13.6.0.",
"id": "GHSA-mxp7-4prx-2v6g",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:08:07Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:08:07Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0279"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11183"
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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.