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.
2171 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-XCMX-5CFP-FQ9V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:29 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:29Unisys Stealth(core) before 4.0.132 stores Passwords in a Recoverable Format.
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-01T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Unisys Stealth(core) before 4.0.132 stores Passwords in a Recoverable Format.",
"id": "GHSA-xcmx-5cfp-fq9v",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:29:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:29:56Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24620"
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"url": "https://public.support.unisys.com/common/public/vulnerability/NVD_Detail_Rpt.aspx?ID=56"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://public.support.unisys.com/common/public/vulnerability/NVD_Home.aspx"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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GHSA-XCP9-JX79-M233
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-19 06:30 – Updated: 2025-02-04 18:30In the Brocade SANnav server versions before v2.3.1 and v2.3.0a, the SSH keys inside the OVA image are hardcoded and identical in the VM every time SANnav is installed. Any Brocade SANnav VM based on the official OVA images is vulnerable to MITM over SSH. An attacker can decrypt and compromise the SSH traffic to the SANnav appliance.
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"details": "In the Brocade SANnav server versions before v2.3.1 and v2.3.0a, the SSH keys inside the OVA image are hardcoded and identical in the VM every time SANnav is installed. Any Brocade SANnav VM based on the official OVA images is vulnerable to MITM over SSH. An attacker can decrypt and compromise the SSH traffic to the SANnav appliance.",
"id": "GHSA-xcp9-jx79-m233",
"modified": "2025-02-04T18:30:44Z",
"published": "2024-04-19T06:30:27Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29960"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/23244"
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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"
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]
}
GHSA-XF35-PM29-WRQ6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:37 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:37Because of hard-coded SSH keys for the root user in Amino Communications AK45x series, AK5xx series, AK65x series, Aria6xx series, Aria7/AK7Xx series, Kami7B, an attacker may remotely log in through SSH.
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-29T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Because of hard-coded SSH keys for the root user in Amino Communications AK45x series, AK5xx series, AK65x series, Aria6xx series, Aria7/AK7Xx series, Kami7B, an attacker may remotely log in through SSH.",
"id": "GHSA-xf35-pm29-wrq6",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:37:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:37:35Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10210"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://andre-oudhof.medium.com/pwning-my-isps-stbs-c5e78544274d#1ab7"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-XFR3-V749-V2R3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:30 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:30Improper Authorization vulnerability of Pepperl+Fuchs P+F Comtrol RocketLinx ES7510-XT, ES8509-XT, ES8510-XT, ES9528-XTv2, ES7506, ES7510, ES7528, ES8508, ES8508F, ES8510, ES8510-XTE, ES9528/ES9528-XT (all versions) use undocumented accounts.
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"details": "Improper Authorization vulnerability of Pepperl+Fuchs P+F Comtrol RocketLinx ES7510-XT, ES8509-XT, ES8510-XT, ES9528-XTv2, ES7506, ES7510, ES7528, ES8508, ES8508F, ES8510, ES8510-XTE, ES9528/ES9528-XT (all versions) use undocumented accounts.",
"id": "GHSA-xfr3-v749-v2r3",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:30:43Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:30:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12501"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.vde.com/de-de/advisories/vde-2020-040"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-in-korenix-technology-westermo-pepperl-fuchs"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162903/Korenix-CSRF-Backdoor-Accounts-Command-Injection-Missing-Authentication.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165875/Korenix-Technology-JetWave-CSRF-Command-Injection-Missing-Authentication.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167409/Korenix-JetPort-5601V3-Backdoor-Account.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Jun/0"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/3"
}
],
"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-XG2Q-C9M7-C58F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:38 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:38A Hard-Coded Passwords issue was discovered in Marel Food Processing Systems M3000 terminal associated with the following systems: A320, A325, A371, A520 Master, A520 Slave, A530, A542, A571, Check Bin Grader, FlowlineQC T376, IPM3 Dual Cam v132, IPM3 Dual Cam v139, IPM3 Single Cam v132, P520, P574, SensorX13 QC flow line, SensorX23 QC Master, SensorX23 QC Slave, Speed Batcher, T374, T377, V36, V36B, and V36C; M3210 terminal associated with the same systems as the M3000 terminal identified above; M3000 desktop software associated with the same systems as the M3000 terminal identified above; MAC4 controller associated with the same systems as the M3000 terminal identified above; SensorX23 X-ray machine; SensorX25 X-ray machine; and MWS2 weighing system. The end user does not have the ability to change system passwords.
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"CVE-2016-9358"
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-06-30T03:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "A Hard-Coded Passwords issue was discovered in Marel Food Processing Systems M3000 terminal associated with the following systems: A320, A325, A371, A520 Master, A520 Slave, A530, A542, A571, Check Bin Grader, FlowlineQC T376, IPM3 Dual Cam v132, IPM3 Dual Cam v139, IPM3 Single Cam v132, P520, P574, SensorX13 QC flow line, SensorX23 QC Master, SensorX23 QC Slave, Speed Batcher, T374, T377, V36, V36B, and V36C; M3210 terminal associated with the same systems as the M3000 terminal identified above; M3000 desktop software associated with the same systems as the M3000 terminal identified above; MAC4 controller associated with the same systems as the M3000 terminal identified above; SensorX23 X-ray machine; SensorX25 X-ray machine; and MWS2 weighing system. The end user does not have the ability to change system passwords.",
"id": "GHSA-xg2q-c9m7-c58f",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:38:33Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:38:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-9358"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-094-02"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97388"
}
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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-XG58-PQ9H-2XC7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-22 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:08EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator instances prior to the versions resolved in this advisory were found to have shared static SSH host keys for all installations. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to spoof the SSH host signature and thereby masquerade as a legitimate Orchestrator host.
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"CVE-2023-37426"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-22T19:16:37Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator instances prior to the\u00a0versions resolved in this advisory were found to have\u00a0shared static SSH host keys for all installations. This\u00a0vulnerability could allow an attacker to spoof the SSH host\u00a0signature and thereby masquerade as a legitimate Orchestrator\nhost.",
"id": "GHSA-xg58-pq9h-2xc7",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:08:45Z",
"published": "2023-08-22T21:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37426"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-012.txt"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XG5F-VPCF-7CHX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-14 06:34 – Updated: 2024-07-04 06:35all the Toshiba printers have programs containing a hardcoded key used to encrypt files. An attacker can decrypt the encrypted files using the hardcoded key. Insecure algorithm is used for the encryption. This vulnerability can be executed in combination with other vulnerabilities and difficult to execute alone. So, the CVSS score for this vulnerability alone is lower than the score listed in the "Base Score" of this vulnerability. For detail on related other vulnerabilities, please ask to the below contact point. https://www.toshibatec.com/contacts/products/ As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
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"CVE-2024-27161"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-14T04:15:31Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "all the Toshiba printers have programs containing a hardcoded key used to encrypt files. An attacker can decrypt the encrypted files using the hardcoded key. Insecure algorithm is used for the encryption. This vulnerability can be executed in combination with other vulnerabilities and difficult to execute alone. So, the CVSS score for this vulnerability alone is lower than the score listed in the \"Base Score\" of this vulnerability.\u00a0For detail on related other vulnerabilities, please ask to the below contact point.\n https://www.toshibatec.com/contacts/products/ \nAs for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.",
"id": "GHSA-xg5f-vpcf-7chx",
"modified": "2024-07-04T06:35:04Z",
"published": "2024-06-14T06:34:46Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27161"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU97136265/index.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.toshibatec.com/information/20240531_01.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.toshibatec.com/information/pdf/information20240531_01.pdf"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/1"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-XGMM-VJX3-4M7Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:54 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:47Black Box iCOMPEL 9.2.3 through 11.1.4, as used in ONELAN Net-Top-Box 9.2.3 through 11.1.4 and other products, has default credentials that allow remote attackers to access devices remotely via SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP.
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"aliases": [
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-08-26T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Black Box iCOMPEL 9.2.3 through 11.1.4, as used in ONELAN Net-Top-Box 9.2.3 through 11.1.4 and other products, has default credentials that allow remote attackers to access devices remotely via SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP.",
"id": "GHSA-xgmm-vjx3-4m7q",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:47:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:54:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15497"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://experiencesofasysadmin.wordpress.com/2019/08/23/cve-2019-15497-default-credentials"
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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-XH67-8C9C-JWGX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-28 18:33 – Updated: 2025-05-28 18:33Dell PowerStore, version(s) 4.0.0.0, contain(s) an Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in the PowerStore image file. A low privileged attacker with remote access, with the knowledge of the hard-coded credentials, could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access based on the hardcoded account's privileges.
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"CVE-2025-36572"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-28T17:15:24Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Dell PowerStore, version(s) 4.0.0.0, contain(s) an Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in the PowerStore image file. A low privileged attacker with remote access, with the knowledge of the hard-coded credentials, could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access based on the hardcoded account\u0027s privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-xh67-8c9c-jwgx",
"modified": "2025-05-28T18:33:28Z",
"published": "2025-05-28T18:33:28Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-36572"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000325205/dsa-2025-223-dell-powerstore-t-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-XHJR-GH4R-F8XR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-09 09:30 – Updated: 2023-11-14 12:30In PHOENIX CONTACTs WP 6xxx series web panels in versions prior to 4.0.10 an authenticated, remote attacker with admin privileges is able to read hardcoded cryptographic keys allowing to decrypt an encrypted web application login password.
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"CWE-311",
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-09T07:15:10Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "In PHOENIX CONTACTs WP 6xxx series web panels in versions prior to 4.0.10 an authenticated, remote attacker with admin privileges is able to read hardcoded cryptographic keys allowing to decrypt an encrypted web application login password.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-xhjr-gh4r-f8xr",
"modified": "2023-11-14T12:30:25Z",
"published": "2023-08-09T09:30:33Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37858"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-018"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"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.