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-R263-7VJW-G5H2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-02 00:31 – Updated: 2024-02-07 18:30In Rapid Software LLC's Rapid SCADA versions prior to Version 5.8.4, the product uses hard-coded credentials, which may allow an attacker to connect to a specific port.
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"modified": "2024-02-07T18:30:27Z",
"published": "2024-02-02T00:31:28Z",
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GHSA-R2HW-65X7-986P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-18 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00Proietti Tech srl Planet Time Enterprise 4.2.0.1,4.2.0.0,4.1.0.0,4.0.0.0,3.3.1.0,3.3.0.0 is vulnerable to Remote code execution via the Viewstate parameter.
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"details": "Proietti Tech srl Planet Time Enterprise 4.2.0.1,4.2.0.0,4.1.0.0,4.0.0.0,3.3.1.0,3.3.0.0 is vulnerable to Remote code execution via the Viewstate parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-r2hw-65x7-986p",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:57Z",
"published": "2022-06-18T00:00:21Z",
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"url": "https://www.swascan.com/it"
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"url": "https://www.swascan.com/it/security-advisory-proietti-planet-time-enterprise-cve-2022-30422"
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GHSA-R388-P966-2W2R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-22 21:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:36Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Essekia Helpie FAQ allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This issue affects Helpie FAQ: from n/a through 1.39.
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"details": "Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Essekia Helpie FAQ allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This issue affects Helpie FAQ: from n/a through 1.39.",
"id": "GHSA-r388-p966-2w2r",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:36:16Z",
"published": "2025-09-22T21:30:27Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-58659"
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"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/helpie-faq/vulnerability/wordpress-helpie-faq-plugin-1-39-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
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GHSA-R39X-24MW-VR93
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-20 15:32 – Updated: 2024-08-20 15:32A vulnerability was found in demozx gf_cms 1.0/1.0.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function init of the file internal/logic/auth/auth.go of the component JWT Authentication. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.0.2 is able to address this issue. The patch is named be702ada7cb6fdabc02689d90b38139c827458a5. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in demozx gf_cms 1.0/1.0.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function init of the file internal/logic/auth/auth.go of the component JWT Authentication. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.0.2 is able to address this issue. The patch is named be702ada7cb6fdabc02689d90b38139c827458a5. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.",
"id": "GHSA-r39x-24mw-vr93",
"modified": "2024-08-20T15:32:13Z",
"published": "2024-08-20T15:32:13Z",
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"url": "https://github.com/demozx/gf_cms/issues/5"
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"url": "https://github.com/demozx/gf_cms/issues/5#issuecomment-2296590417"
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"url": "https://github.com/demozx/gf_cms/commit/be702ada7cb6fdabc02689d90b38139c827458a5"
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"url": "https://github.com/demozx/gf_cms/commit/de51cc57a96ccca905c837ef925c2cc3a5241383"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.275199"
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GHSA-R437-7X7J-PH69
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 admin / G0R2U1P2ag credentials for an ISP.
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"details": "An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. The web daemon contains the hardcoded admin / G0R2U1P2ag credentials for an ISP.",
"id": "GHSA-r437-7x7j-ph69",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:41:49Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:41:49Z",
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"url": "https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2021-01-12-fiberhome-ont-0day-vulnerabilities.html#httpd-hardcoded-credentials"
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GHSA-R477-C5CH-W7WR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:34 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:34The Dell Wyse Password Encoder in ThinLinux2 versions prior to 2.1.0.01 contain a Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could reverse engineer the cryptographic system used in the Dell Wyse Password Encoder to discover the hard coded private key and decrypt locally stored cipher text.
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-02-13T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "The Dell Wyse Password Encoder in ThinLinux2 versions prior to 2.1.0.01 contain a Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could reverse engineer the cryptographic system used in the Dell Wyse Password Encoder to discover the hard coded private key and decrypt locally stored cipher text.",
"id": "GHSA-r477-c5ch-w7wr",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:34:07Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:34:07Z",
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"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN316104"
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GHSA-R53W-CGFF-XVW2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:07 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:07An issue was discovered on Momentum Axel 720P 5.1.8 devices. A password of EHLGVG is hard-coded for the root and admin accounts, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to login at the console.
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"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "An issue was discovered on Momentum Axel 720P 5.1.8 devices. A password of EHLGVG is hard-coded for the root and admin accounts, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to login at the console.",
"id": "GHSA-r53w-cgff-xvw2",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:07:09Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:07:09Z",
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"url": "https://rchase.com/downloads/momentum-iot-penetration-test-report.pdf"
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GHSA-R542-PPGJ-V83Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-05 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:24AMI SPx contains a vulnerability in the BMC where a valid user may cause a use of hard-coded credentials. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-05T19:15:10Z",
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"details": "\nAMI SPx contains a vulnerability in the BMC where a valid user may cause a use of hard-coded credentials. A successful exploit of this vulnerability\u00a0may lead to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. \n\n",
"id": "GHSA-r542-ppgj-v83q",
"modified": "2024-04-04T05:24:00Z",
"published": "2023-07-05T21:30:17Z",
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"url": "https://9443417.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9443417/Security%20Advisories/AMI-SA-2023006.pdf"
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GHSA-R54X-G9VF-56FV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:34 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:34Barco wePresent WiPG-1600W firmware includes a hardcoded API account and password that is discoverable by inspecting the firmware image. A malicious actor could use this password to access authenticated, administrative functions in the API. Affected Version(s): 2.5.1.8, 2.5.0.25, 2.5.0.24, 2.4.1.19.
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-24T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Barco wePresent WiPG-1600W firmware includes a hardcoded API account and password that is discoverable by inspecting the firmware image. A malicious actor could use this password to access authenticated, administrative functions in the API. Affected Version(s): 2.5.1.8, 2.5.0.25, 2.5.0.24, 2.4.1.19.",
"id": "GHSA-r54x-g9vf-56fv",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:34:53Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:34:53Z",
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"url": "https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2020-004.txt"
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GHSA-R5HJ-W659-PG8P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-28 09:30 – Updated: 2026-01-28 09:30SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a hardcoded credentials vulnerability that, under certain situations, could allow access to administrative functions.
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"details": "SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a hardcoded credentials vulnerability that, under certain situations, could allow access to administrative functions.",
"id": "GHSA-r5hj-w659-pg8p",
"modified": "2026-01-28T09:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-01-28T09:30:30Z",
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"url": "https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/whd/content/release_notes/whd_2026-1_release_notes.htm"
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"url": "https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2025-40537"
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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.