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-WQJR-3H8V-RGJG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:49 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:49ASUSTOR ADM 3.1.0.RFQ3 uses the same default root:admin username and password as it does for the NAS itself for applications that are installed from the online repository. This may allow an attacker to login and upload a webshell.
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-08-16T20:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "ASUSTOR ADM 3.1.0.RFQ3 uses the same default root:admin username and password as it does for the NAS itself for applications that are installed from the online repository. This may allow an attacker to login and upload a webshell.",
"id": "GHSA-wqjr-3h8v-rgjg",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:49:17Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:49:17Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11509"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45200"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148919/ASUSTOR-NAS-ADM-3.1.0-Remote-Command-Execution-SQL-Injection.html"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-WQMF-63GP-6RJG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:33The Relish (Verve Connect) VH510 device with firmware before 1.0.1.6L0516 contains undocumented default admin credentials for the web management interface. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to login and execute commands on the device, as well as upgrade the firmware image to a malicious version.
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"CVE-2020-27689"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-04T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "The Relish (Verve Connect) VH510 device with firmware before 1.0.1.6L0516 contains undocumented default admin credentials for the web management interface. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to login and execute commands on the device, as well as upgrade the firmware image to a malicious version.",
"id": "GHSA-wqmf-63gp-6rjg",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:33:09Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:09Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27689"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://6point6.co.uk/insights/security-advisory-relish-4g-hub-vh510"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://6point6.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Relish-4G-VH510-Hub-Full-Disclosure-v1.3.pdf"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-WQR4-WW84-3PRH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:50 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:50Gynoii has a password of guest for the backdoor guest account and a password of 12345 for the backdoor admin account.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-2881"
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-04-10T03:59:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Gynoii has a password of guest for the backdoor guest account and a password of 12345 for the backdoor admin account.",
"id": "GHSA-wqr4-ww84-3prh",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:50:33Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:50:33Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-2881"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2015/09/02/iotsec-disclosure-10-new-vulns-for-several-video-baby-monitors"
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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"
}
]
}
GHSA-WR6G-9267-M7JV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:48 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:48Denbun by NEOJAPAN Inc. (Denbun POP version V3.3P R4.0 and earlier, Denbun IMAP version V3.3I R4.0 and earlier) uses hard-coded credentials, which may allow remote attackers to read/send mail or change the configuration.
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"details": "Denbun by NEOJAPAN Inc. (Denbun POP version V3.3P R4.0 and earlier, Denbun IMAP version V3.3I R4.0 and earlier) uses hard-coded credentials, which may allow remote attackers to read/send mail or change the configuration.",
"id": "GHSA-wr6g-9267-m7jv",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:48:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:48:27Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0680"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.denbun.com/en/imap/support/security/181003.html"
},
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"url": "https://www.denbun.com/en/pop/support/security/181003.html"
},
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"url": "http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN00344155/index.html"
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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-WR72-MXCX-V6MJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-03 21:31 – Updated: 2026-03-03 21:31Weintek cMT-3072XH2 easyweb v2.1.53, OS v20231011 was discovered to contain a hardcoded encryption key which could allow attackers to access sensitive information.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-55023"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-03T20:16:41Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Weintek cMT-3072XH2 easyweb v2.1.53, OS v20231011 was discovered to contain a hardcoded encryption key which could allow attackers to access sensitive information.",
"id": "GHSA-wr72-mxcx-v6mj",
"modified": "2026-03-03T21:31:15Z",
"published": "2026-03-03T21:31:15Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-55023"
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"url": "https://gist.github.com/AenganZ/f86ed0da28825a1432ec697f484622de"
},
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"url": "https://plain-trick-71d.notion.site/weintek-cMT-3072XH2-14687a89c4c181eeb21ad61e0392f34b?pvs=4"
}
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"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"
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}
GHSA-WRG3-6P86-GF29
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-16 09:30 – Updated: 2025-10-16 09:30The Felan Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to improper authentication in versions up to, and including, 1.1.4. This is due to the hardcoded password in the 'fb_ajax_login_or_register' function and in the 'google_ajax_login_or_register' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, if they registered with facebook or google social login and did not change their password.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-10850"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-16T07:15:32Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "The Felan Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to improper authentication in versions up to, and including, 1.1.4. This is due to the hardcoded password in the \u0027fb_ajax_login_or_register\u0027 function and in the \u0027google_ajax_login_or_register\u0027 function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, if they registered with facebook or google social login and did not change their password.",
"id": "GHSA-wrg3-6p86-gf29",
"modified": "2025-10-16T09:30:24Z",
"published": "2025-10-16T09:30:24Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-10850"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://themeforest.net/item/felan-freelance-marketplace-and-job-board-wordpress-theme/53612955"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ab4c7656-544c-4f2f-a42f-264ac90e3b61?source=cve"
}
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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"
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]
}
GHSA-WRMG-46PV-747H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 01:49 – Updated: 2024-02-13 18:38Arkeia Network Backup Client 5.x contains hard-coded credentials that effectively serve as a back door, which allows remote attackers to access the file system and possibly execute arbitrary commands.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2005-0496"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2005-02-21T05:00:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Arkeia Network Backup Client 5.x contains hard-coded credentials that effectively serve as a back door, which allows remote attackers to access the file system and possibly execute arbitrary commands.",
"id": "GHSA-wrmg-46pv-747h",
"modified": "2024-02-13T18:38:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T01:49:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-0496"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20667"
},
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"url": "http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=110900879826004\u0026w=2"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://metasploit.com/research/arkeia_agent"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1013256"
}
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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:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-WRP2-9Q58-6MVV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:32 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:32IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.6, 2.7, and 3.0 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 148421.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-1742"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-10-08T15:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.6, 2.7, and 3.0 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 148421.",
"id": "GHSA-wrp2-9q58-6mvv",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:32:44Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:32:44Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1742"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148421"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733419"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-WRVW-XH7R-3R2G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:45 – Updated: 2023-03-03 15:30The MobileIron agents through 2021-03-22 for Android and iOS contain a hardcoded API key, used to communicate with the MobileIron SaaS discovery API, as demonstrated by Mobile@Work (aka com.mobileiron). The key is in com/mobileiron/registration/RegisterActivity.java and can be used for api/v1/gateway/customers/servers requests.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-35137"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-29T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The MobileIron agents through 2021-03-22 for Android and iOS contain a hardcoded API key, used to communicate with the MobileIron SaaS discovery API, as demonstrated by Mobile@Work (aka com.mobileiron). The key is in com/mobileiron/registration/RegisterActivity.java and can be used for api/v1/gateway/customers/servers requests.",
"id": "GHSA-wrvw-xh7r-3r2g",
"modified": "2023-03-03T15:30:24Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:45:36Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-35137"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/optiv/rustyIron"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileiron\u0026hl=en_US\u0026gl=US"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.optiv.com/explore-optiv-insights/source-zero/mobileiron-mdm-contains-static-key-allowing-account-enumeration"
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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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GHSA-WV9R-P2RC-JCRP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-15 12:30 – Updated: 2024-10-14 06:30Kaifa Technology WebITR is an online attendance system, it has a vulnerability in using hard-coded encryption key. An unauthenticated remote attacker can generate valid token parameter and exploit this vulnerability to access system with arbitrary user account, including administrator’s account, to execute login account’s permissions, and obtain relevant information.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-48392"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-321",
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-15T10:15:07Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Kaifa Technology WebITR is an online attendance system, it has a vulnerability in using hard-coded encryption key. An unauthenticated remote attacker can generate valid token parameter and exploit this vulnerability to access system with arbitrary user account, including administrator\u2019s account, to execute login account\u2019s permissions, and obtain relevant information.",
"id": "GHSA-wv9r-p2rc-jcrp",
"modified": "2024-10-14T06:30:43Z",
"published": "2023-12-15T12:30:24Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48392"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7622-57e5f-1.html"
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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"
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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.