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.
2174 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-V89M-36F9-6RP4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:05 – Updated: 2023-02-03 18:30Multiple vulnerabilities in the authentication mechanisms of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary actions with administrative privileges on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-01-06T08:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Multiple vulnerabilities in the authentication mechanisms of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary actions with administrative privileges on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.",
"id": "GHSA-v89m-36f9-6rp4",
"modified": "2023-02-03T18:30:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:05:36Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15976"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20200102-dcnm-auth-bypass"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156239/Cisco-Data-Center-Network-Manager-11.2.1-SQL-Injection.html"
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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-V8MX-HP8H-89VC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-29 06:30 – Updated: 2024-07-03 18:37In KDE libksieve before 23.03.80, kmanagesieve/session.cpp places a cleartext password in server logs because a username variable is accidentally given a password value.
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"CVE-2023-52723"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-29T06:15:06Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In KDE libksieve before 23.03.80, kmanagesieve/session.cpp places a cleartext password in server logs because a username variable is accidentally given a password value.",
"id": "GHSA-v8mx-hp8h-89vc",
"modified": "2024-07-03T18:37:15Z",
"published": "2024-04-29T06:30:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-52723"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://invent.kde.org/pim/libksieve/-/commit/6b460ba93ac4ac503ba039d0b788ac7595120db1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://invent.kde.org/pim/libksieve/-/tags/v23.03.80"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00004.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/25/1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/30/1"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V8QC-6HR9-XJ3W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-09 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-15 00:00bilde2910 Hauk v1.6.1 requires a hardcoded password which by default is blank. This hardcoded password is hashed but stored within the config.php file server-side as well as in clear-text on the android client device by default.
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"CVE-2022-37857"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-08T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "bilde2910 Hauk v1.6.1 requires a hardcoded password which by default is blank. This hardcoded password is hashed but stored within the config.php file server-side as well as in clear-text on the android client device by default.",
"id": "GHSA-v8qc-6hr9-xj3w",
"modified": "2022-09-15T00:00:21Z",
"published": "2022-09-09T00:00:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-37857"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/bilde2910/Hauk/issues/187"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gainsec.com/2022/08/07/cve-2022-hardcoded-creds-weak-password-hauk-android-location-sharing"
}
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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:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V95P-RP86-G7QR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:45 – Updated: 2023-05-05 18:30The software contains a hard-coded password that could allow an attacker to take control of the merging unit using these hard-coded credentials on the MU320E (all firmware versions prior to v04A00.1).
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-27452"
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"CWE-259",
"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-25T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "The software contains a hard-coded password that could allow an attacker to take control of the merging unit using these hard-coded credentials on the MU320E (all firmware versions prior to v04A00.1).",
"id": "GHSA-v95p-rp86-g7qr",
"modified": "2023-05-05T18:30:15Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:45:26Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27452"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-082-02"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-V9Q6-FM48-RX74
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-06 21:30 – Updated: 2026-06-10 18:44man-group/dtale version 3.10.0 is vulnerable to an authentication bypass and remote code execution (RCE) due to improper input validation. The vulnerability arises from a hardcoded SECRET_KEY in the flask configuration, allowing attackers to forge a session cookie if authentication is enabled. Additionally, the application fails to properly restrict custom filter queries, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server by bypassing the restriction on the /update-settings endpoint, even when enable_custom_filters is not enabled. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and execute remote code on the server.
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"name": "dtale"
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"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
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"last_affected": "3.10.0"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-3408"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-20",
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-06-06T22:47:24Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-06T19:16:01Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "man-group/dtale version 3.10.0 is vulnerable to an authentication bypass and remote code execution (RCE) due to improper input validation. The vulnerability arises from a hardcoded `SECRET_KEY` in the flask configuration, allowing attackers to forge a session cookie if authentication is enabled. Additionally, the application fails to properly restrict custom filter queries, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server by bypassing the restriction on the `/update-settings` endpoint, even when `enable_custom_filters` is not enabled. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and execute remote code on the server.",
"id": "GHSA-v9q6-fm48-rx74",
"modified": "2026-06-10T18:44:30Z",
"published": "2024-06-06T21:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3408"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/man-group/dtale/commit/32bd6fb4a63de779ff1e51823a456865ea3cbd13"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/man-group/dtale"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/dtale/PYSEC-2024-117.yaml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.com/bounties/57a06666-ff85-4577-af19-f3dfb7b02f91"
}
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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"
},
{
"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:P",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Authentication bypass in dtale"
}
GHSA-V9WF-848G-XMPR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:50 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:50An issue was discovered on Foscam C2 devices with System Firmware 1.11.1.8 and Application Firmware 2.72.1.32, and Opticam i5 devices with System Firmware 1.5.2.11 and Application Firmware 2.21.1.128. The exported device configuration is encrypted with the hardcoded Pxift* password in some cases.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-19066"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-11-07T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "An issue was discovered on Foscam C2 devices with System Firmware 1.11.1.8 and Application Firmware 2.72.1.32, and Opticam i5 devices with System Firmware 1.5.2.11 and Application Firmware 2.21.1.128. The exported device configuration is encrypted with the hardcoded Pxift* password in some cases.",
"id": "GHSA-v9wf-848g-xmpr",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:50:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:50:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-19066"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sintonen.fi/advisories/foscam-ip-camera-multiple-vulnerabilities.txt"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VC78-HCHJ-7QRF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:37 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:37GE Centricity PACS RA1000, diagnostic image analysis, all current versions are affected these devices use default or hard-coded credentials. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain access to the affected devices.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-14008"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-20T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "GE Centricity PACS RA1000, diagnostic image analysis, all current versions are affected these devices use default or hard-coded credentials. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain access to the affected devices.",
"id": "GHSA-vc78-hchj-7qrf",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:37:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:37:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14008"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-037-02"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103400"
}
],
"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-VC9P-MFFQ-WV28
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:37 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:37GE Infinia/Infinia with Hawkeye 4 medical imaging systems all current versions are affected these devices use default or hard-coded credentials. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain access to the affected devices.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-14002"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-20T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "GE Infinia/Infinia with Hawkeye 4 medical imaging systems all current versions are affected these devices use default or hard-coded credentials. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain access to the affected devices.",
"id": "GHSA-vc9p-mffq-wv28",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:37:41Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:37:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14002"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-037-02"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103405"
}
],
"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-VCHQ-5HMX-6HMP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-10 15:30 – Updated: 2025-02-13 18:31All versions of the qBittorrent client through 4.5.5 use default credentials when the web user interface is enabled. The administrator is not forced to change the default credentials. As of 4.5.5, this issue has not been fixed. A remote attacker can use the default credentials to authenticate and execute arbitrary operating system commands using the "external program" feature in the web user interface. This was reportedly exploited in the wild in March 2023.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-30801"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1392",
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-10T14:15:10Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "All versions of the qBittorrent client through 4.5.5 use default credentials when the web user interface is enabled. The administrator is not forced to change the default credentials. As of 4.5.5, this issue has not been fixed. A remote attacker can use the default credentials to authenticate and execute arbitrary operating system commands using the \"external program\" feature in the web user interface. This was reportedly exploited in the wild in March 2023.",
"id": "GHSA-vchq-5hmx-6hmp",
"modified": "2025-02-13T18:31:55Z",
"published": "2023-10-10T15:30:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30801"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/issues/18731"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T5WXBKELVZFZNIDONIJESOCSRPIQNCGI"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U4BNFJR3ZWVLE2YSYIQYBWVDQBBZOLEL"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vulncheck.com/advisories/qbittorrent-default-creds"
}
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"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"
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}
GHSA-VCM3-PHM4-6C23
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:47 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:47Xerox AltaLink B8045/B8055/B8065/B8075/B8090, AltaLink C8030/C8035/C8045/C8055/C8070 with software releases before 103.xxx.030.32000 includes two accounts with weak hard-coded passwords which can be exploited and allow unauthorized access which cannot be disabled.
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"CVE-2019-10881"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-13T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Xerox AltaLink B8045/B8055/B8065/B8075/B8090, AltaLink C8030/C8035/C8045/C8055/C8070 with software releases before 103.xxx.030.32000 includes two accounts with weak hard-coded passwords which can be exploited and allow unauthorized access which cannot be disabled.",
"id": "GHSA-vcm3-phm4-6c23",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:47:10Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:47:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10881"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://airbus-seclab.github.io"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://securitydocs.business.xerox.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cert_Security_Mini_Bulletin_XRX20I_for_ALB80xx-C80xx.pdf"
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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.