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-P249-VR5G-FF3H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:26 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:26The client (aka GalaxyClientService.exe) in GOG GALAXY 2.0.19 allows local privilege escalation from any authenticated user to SYSTEM by instructing the Windows service to execute arbitrary commands. This occurs because the attacker can inject a DLL into GalaxyClient.exe, defeating the TCP-based "trusted client" protection mechanism.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-24574"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-08-21T04:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The client (aka GalaxyClientService.exe) in GOG GALAXY 2.0.19 allows local privilege escalation from any authenticated user to SYSTEM by instructing the Windows service to execute arbitrary commands. This occurs because the attacker can inject a DLL into GalaxyClient.exe, defeating the TCP-based \"trusted client\" protection mechanism.",
"id": "GHSA-p249-vr5g-ff3h",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:26:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:26:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24574"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/jtesta/gog_galaxy_client_service_poc/issues/1#issuecomment-926932218"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/jtesta/gog_galaxy_client_service_poc"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.gog.com/galaxy"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.positronsecurity.com/blog/2020-08-13-gog-galaxy_client-local-privilege-escalation_deuce"
}
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-P25X-WW85-G4GW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-21 21:30 – Updated: 2025-03-14 21:31Prolink router PRS1841 was discovered to contain hardcoded credentials for its Telnet and FTP services.
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"CVE-2022-46637"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-02-21T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Prolink router PRS1841 was discovered to contain hardcoded credentials for its Telnet and FTP services.",
"id": "GHSA-p25x-ww85-g4gw",
"modified": "2025-03-14T21:31:33Z",
"published": "2023-02-21T21:30:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-46637"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://0xsp.com/security%20research%20%20development%20srd/backdoor-discovered-in-pldt-home-fiber-routers"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170342/ProLink-PRS1841-Backdoor-Account.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://prolink2u.com/product/prs1841"
}
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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-P2HM-2CJF-F2WG
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 sensitive information. As a result, unauthorized users may view or execute programs illegally.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-29827"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-321",
"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-25T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric GX Works3 all versions allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information. As a result, unauthorized users may view or execute programs illegally.",
"id": "GHSA-p2hm-2cjf-f2wg",
"modified": "2022-11-28T21:30:22Z",
"published": "2022-11-25T00:30:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29827"
},
{
"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"
}
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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"
}
]
}
GHSA-P32R-2RG5-6GC2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-01 12:31 – Updated: 2026-04-07 21:32A vulnerability was identified in MEPIS RM, an industrial software product developed by Metronik. The application contained a hardcoded cryptographic key within the Mx.Web.ComponentModel.dll component. When the option to store domain passwords was enabled, this key was used to encrypt user passwords before storing them in the application’s database. An attacker with sufficient privileges to access the database could extract the encrypted passwords, decrypt them using the embedded key, and gain unauthorized access to the associated ICS/OT environment.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-25601"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-01T12:16:02Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was identified in MEPIS RM, an industrial\nsoftware product developed by Metronik. The application contained a hardcoded\ncryptographic key within the Mx.Web.ComponentModel.dll component. When the\noption to store domain passwords was enabled, this key was used to encrypt user\npasswords before storing them in the application\u2019s database. An attacker with\nsufficient privileges to access the database could extract the encrypted\npasswords, decrypt them using the embedded key, and gain unauthorized access to\nthe associated ICS/OT environment.",
"id": "GHSA-p32r-2rg5-6gc2",
"modified": "2026-04-07T21:32:34Z",
"published": "2026-04-01T12:31:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25601"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cert.si/en/cve-2026-25601"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P38M-32QC-F4CG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-23 18:33 – Updated: 2024-10-23 18:33A vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software for Cisco Firepower 1000, 2100, 3100, and 4200 Series could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to access an affected system using static credentials.
This vulnerability is due to the presence of static accounts with hard-coded passwords on an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the CLI of an affected device with these credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the affected system and retrieve sensitive information, perform limited troubleshooting actions, modify some configuration options, or render the device unable to boot to the operating system, requiring a reimage of the device.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-20412"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-259",
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-23T18:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software for Cisco Firepower 1000, 2100, 3100, and 4200 Series could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to access an affected system using static credentials.\n\n This vulnerability is due to the presence of static accounts with hard-coded passwords on an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the CLI of an affected device with these credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the affected system and retrieve sensitive information, perform limited troubleshooting actions, modify some configuration options, or render the device unable to boot to the operating system, requiring a reimage of the device.",
"id": "GHSA-p38m-32qc-f4cg",
"modified": "2024-10-23T18:33:09Z",
"published": "2024-10-23T18:33:09Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-20412"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ftd-statcred-dFC8tXT5"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P3GJ-F53R-QH79
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:16 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:16A hardcoded FTP username of myscada and password of Vikuk63 in 'myscadagate.exe' in mySCADA myPRO 7 allows remote attackers to access the FTP server on port 2121, and upload files or list directories, by entering these credentials.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-11311"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-05-20T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A hardcoded FTP username of myscada and password of Vikuk63 in \u0027myscadagate.exe\u0027 in mySCADA myPRO 7 allows remote attackers to access the FTP server on port 2121, and upload files or list directories, by entering these credentials.",
"id": "GHSA-p3gj-f53r-qh79",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:16:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:16:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11311"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://emreovunc.com/blog/en/mySCADA-myPRO7-Exploit.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/EmreOvunc/mySCADA-myPRO-7-Hardcoded-FTP-Username-and-Password"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44656"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P3HR-535H-P5QW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-04 18:30 – Updated: 2026-05-04 18:30Easy PayPal Events & Tickets plugin for WordPress version 1.3 and earlier contain a hardcoded authentication bypass vulnerability in the QR code scanning functionality that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass hash verification by supplying 'test' as the hash parameter. Attackers can access the vulnerable endpoint via the add_wpeevent_button_qr action to retrieve sensitive order details including PayPal transaction IDs, customer email addresses, purchase amounts, and ticket information for any order with a known or guessed post ID. This plugin was officially closed as of 2026-03-18.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-32834"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-04T18:16:27Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Easy PayPal Events \u0026 Tickets plugin for WordPress version 1.3 and earlier contain a hardcoded authentication bypass vulnerability in the QR code scanning functionality that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass hash verification by supplying \u0027test\u0027 as the hash parameter. Attackers can access the vulnerable endpoint via the add_wpeevent_button_qr action to retrieve sensitive order details including PayPal transaction IDs, customer email addresses, purchase amounts, and ticket information for any order with a known or guessed post ID. This plugin was officially closed as of 2026-03-18.",
"id": "GHSA-p3hr-535h-p5qw",
"modified": "2026-05-04T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-05-04T18:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32834"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/4lec4st/eb20f9934f8c23b4b241f74a8d884ce9"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-paypal-events-tickets"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/easy-paypal-events-tickets-authentication-bypass-via-qr-code-scanning"
}
],
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"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"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/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-P476-69JG-2436
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:48 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:45Multiple hardcoded credentials in Xsuite 2.x.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-4667"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-09-25T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Multiple hardcoded credentials in Xsuite 2.x.",
"id": "GHSA-p476-69jg-2436",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:45:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T02:48:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-4667"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.ca.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20180614-01--security-notice-for-ca-privileged-access-manager.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37708"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.modzero.ch/advisories/MZ-15-02-Xceedium-Xsuite.txt"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536058/100/0/threaded"
}
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"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-P4FV-9X78-9JFQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-08 12:31 – Updated: 2025-11-04 00:31An attacker with local access to the medical office computer can access restricted functions of the Elefant Service tool by using a hard-coded "Hotline" password in the Elefant service binary, which is shipped with the software.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-50593"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-08T12:15:15Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An attacker with local access to the medical office computer can \naccess restricted functions of the Elefant Service tool by using a \nhard-coded \"Hotline\" password in the Elefant service binary, which is shipped with the software.",
"id": "GHSA-p4fv-9x78-9jfq",
"modified": "2025-11-04T00:31:58Z",
"published": "2024-11-08T12:31:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50593"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hasomed.de/produkte/elefant"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://r.sec-consult.com/hasomed"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Nov/3"
}
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-P4GX-9MRP-846W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:41 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:41An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. The web daemon contains the hardcoded L1vt1m4eng / 888888 credentials for an ISP.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-27158"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-10T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. The web daemon contains the hardcoded L1vt1m4eng / 888888 credentials for an ISP.",
"id": "GHSA-p4gx-9mrp-846w",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:41:50Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:41:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27158"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2021-01-12-fiberhome-ont-0day-vulnerabilities.html#httpd-hardcoded-credentials"
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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.