Common Weakness Enumeration
CWE-256
AllowedPlaintext Storage of a Password
Abstraction: Base · Status: Incomplete
The product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files.
413 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-H3M5-P59H-X88P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-31 23:42 – Updated: 2026-03-31 23:42
VLAI
Summary
openssl-encrypt has visible password in process list via --password CLI argument
Details
Summary
Passwords passed via the --password / -p CLI argument in openssl_encrypt/modules/crypt_cli_subparser.py at lines 150-154 are visible to any user on the system via ps aux or /proc/[pid]/cmdline.
Affected Code
subparser.add_argument(
"--password", "-p",
help="Password (will prompt if not provided, or use CRYPT_PASSWORD environment variable)",
)
Similarly, --keystore-password exposes the keystore password.
Impact
On multi-user systems, any user can observe the encryption password by listing processes. The CRYPT_PASSWORD environment variable alternative is also visible via /proc/[pid]/environ (though with slightly restricted access).
Recommended Fix
- Document the security implications prominently
- Recommend interactive prompting (already supported) as the secure default
- Consider supporting password file descriptors (
--password-fd) or reading from stdin - Consider marking the argument as deprecated in favor of interactive prompting
Fix
Fixed in commit e78a366 on branch releases/1.4.x — added --password-file and --password-fd arguments; added OPENSSL_ENCRYPT_PASSWORD env var support; --password now emits deprecation warning.
Severity
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "openssl-encrypt"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.4.0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-03-31T23:42:17Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "### Summary\n\nPasswords passed via the `--password` / `-p` CLI argument in `openssl_encrypt/modules/crypt_cli_subparser.py` at **lines 150-154** are visible to any user on the system via `ps aux` or `/proc/[pid]/cmdline`.\n\n### Affected Code\n\n```python\nsubparser.add_argument(\n \"--password\", \"-p\",\n help=\"Password (will prompt if not provided, or use CRYPT_PASSWORD environment variable)\",\n)\n```\n\nSimilarly, `--keystore-password` exposes the keystore password.\n\n### Impact\n\nOn multi-user systems, any user can observe the encryption password by listing processes. The `CRYPT_PASSWORD` environment variable alternative is also visible via `/proc/[pid]/environ` (though with slightly restricted access).\n\n### Recommended Fix\n\n- Document the security implications prominently\n- Recommend interactive prompting (already supported) as the secure default\n- Consider supporting password file descriptors (`--password-fd`) or reading from stdin\n- Consider marking the argument as deprecated in favor of interactive prompting\n\n### Fix\n\nFixed in commit `e78a366` on branch `releases/1.4.x` \u2014 added --password-file and --password-fd arguments; added OPENSSL_ENCRYPT_PASSWORD env var support; --password now emits deprecation warning.",
"id": "GHSA-h3m5-p59h-x88p",
"modified": "2026-03-31T23:42:17Z",
"published": "2026-03-31T23:42:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-h3m5-p59h-x88p"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/commit/e78a3666e4592f3538adaaa6be8f5f04356174db"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"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:U",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "openssl-encrypt has visible password in process list via --password CLI argument"
}
GHSA-H4X7-365Q-3RM3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-20 12:32 – Updated: 2025-03-20 12:32
VLAI
Details
In version 0.0.14 of transformeroptimus/superagi, the API endpoint /api/users/get/{id} returns the user's password in plaintext. This vulnerability allows an attacker to retrieve the password of another user, leading to potential account takeover.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-9418"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-20T10:15:48Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In version 0.0.14 of transformeroptimus/superagi, the API endpoint `/api/users/get/{id}` returns the user\u0027s password in plaintext. This vulnerability allows an attacker to retrieve the password of another user, leading to potential account takeover.",
"id": "GHSA-h4x7-365q-3rm3",
"modified": "2025-03-20T12:32:51Z",
"published": "2025-03-20T12:32:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9418"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.com/bounties/9a8118a2-ea32-41f5-b501-fef4f31d8213"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-H5G3-V72X-HC6F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-01 00:01 – Updated: 2022-12-09 04:52
VLAI
Summary
Plaintext Storage of a Password in Jenkins Jigomerge Plugin
Details
Jenkins Jigomerge Plugin 0.9 and earlier stores passwords unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the Jenkins controller file system.
Severity
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.jenkins-ci.plugins:jigomerge"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "0.9"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-34806"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-07-13T15:41:52Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-30T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Jenkins Jigomerge Plugin 0.9 and earlier stores passwords unencrypted in job `config.xml` files on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the Jenkins controller file system.",
"id": "GHSA-h5g3-v72x-hc6f",
"modified": "2022-12-09T04:52:55Z",
"published": "2022-07-01T00:01:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34806"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/jigomerge-plugin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-30/#SECURITY-2083"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Plaintext Storage of a Password in Jenkins Jigomerge Plugin"
}
GHSA-H5H5-M2MC-J2PV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-01 00:01 – Updated: 2022-12-09 04:51
VLAI
Summary
Plaintext Storage of a Password in Jenkins Elasticsearch Query Plugin
Details
Jenkins Elasticsearch Query Plugin 1.2 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in its global configuration file org.jenkinsci.plugins.elasticsearchquery.ElasticsearchQueryBuilder.xml on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.
Severity
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.jenkins-ci.plugins:elasticsearch-query"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "1.2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-34807"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-07-12T18:19:07Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-30T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Jenkins Elasticsearch Query Plugin 1.2 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in its global configuration file `org.jenkinsci.plugins.elasticsearchquery.ElasticsearchQueryBuilder.xml` on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.",
"id": "GHSA-h5h5-m2mc-j2pv",
"modified": "2022-12-09T04:51:40Z",
"published": "2022-07-01T00:01:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34807"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/elasticsearch-query-plugin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-30/#SECURITY-2073"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Plaintext Storage of a Password in Jenkins Elasticsearch Query Plugin"
}
GHSA-H6PP-V4J6-W76C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2023-01-14 05:28
VLAI
Summary
Password stored in plain text by Dynamic Extended Choice Parameter Plugin
Details
Jenkins Dynamic Extended Choice Parameter Plugin 1.0.1 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master where it can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the master file system.
Severity
4.3 (Medium)
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "com.moded.extendedchoiceparameter:dynamic_extended_choice_parameter"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "1.0.1"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-2124"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-01-14T05:28:05Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2020-02-12T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Jenkins Dynamic Extended Choice Parameter Plugin 1.0.1 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master where it can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the master file system.",
"id": "GHSA-h6pp-v4j6-w76c",
"modified": "2023-01-14T05:28:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:08:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2124"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/dynamic-extended-choice-parameter-plugin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-02-12/#SECURITY-1560"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/12/3"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Password stored in plain text by Dynamic Extended Choice Parameter Plugin"
}
GHSA-H85P-V7MG-H47Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-31 15:31 – Updated: 2024-07-31 15:31
VLAI
Details
DM5500 5.16.0.0, contains an information disclosure vulnerability. A local attacker with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-37135"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-31T14:15:06Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "DM5500 5.16.0.0, contains an information disclosure vulnerability. A local attacker with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.",
"id": "GHSA-h85p-v7mg-h47q",
"modified": "2024-07-31T15:31:18Z",
"published": "2024-07-31T15:31:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37135"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227424/dsa-2024-290-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-manager-appliance-dm5500-for-multiple-vulnerabilities"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-H9XM-49JV-5P2P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-06 19:24 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:31
VLAI
Details
Snap One Wattbox WB-300-IP-3 versions WB10.9a17 and prior store passwords in a plaintext file when the device configuration is exported via Save/Restore–>Backup Settings, which could be read by any user accessing the file.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-22389"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-30T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Snap One Wattbox WB-300-IP-3 versions WB10.9a17 and prior store passwords in a plaintext file when the device configuration is exported via Save/Restore\u2013\u003eBackup Settings, which could be read by any user accessing the file.",
"id": "GHSA-h9xm-49jv-5p2p",
"modified": "2024-04-04T05:31:58Z",
"published": "2023-07-06T19:24:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22389"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-026-03"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HFCM-596P-C7F7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-29 15:31 – Updated: 2025-05-29 15:31
VLAI
Details
An authenticated user can disclose the cleartext password of a configured SMTP server via an HTTP GET request to the /config.php endpoint.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-48046"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256",
"CWE-260"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-29T13:15:25Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An authenticated user can disclose the cleartext password of a configured SMTP server via an HTTP GET request to the /config.php endpoint.",
"id": "GHSA-hfcm-596p-c7f7",
"modified": "2025-05-29T15:31:08Z",
"published": "2025-05-29T15:31:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-48046"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2025/05/29/cve-2025-48045-cve-2025-48046-cve-2025-48047-mici-netfax-server-product-vulnerabilities-not-fixed"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/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-HFPV-WWCX-9HG3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-15 15:30 – Updated: 2023-09-15 15:30
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability was found in didi KnowSearch 0.3.2/0.3.1.2. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /api/es/admin/v3/security/user/1. The manipulation leads to unprotected storage of credentials. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-239795.
Severity
4.3 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-4984"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-15T14:15:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in didi KnowSearch 0.3.2/0.3.1.2. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /api/es/admin/v3/security/user/1. The manipulation leads to unprotected storage of credentials. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-239795.",
"id": "GHSA-hfpv-wwcx-9hg3",
"modified": "2023-09-15T15:30:16Z",
"published": "2023-09-15T15:30:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4984"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/didi/KnowSearch/issues/86"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/didi/KnowSearch/files/12135597/ad1aa7b3-ecee-44b0-a22a-80917ca0fe71.pdf4398935202801712312.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.239795"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.239795"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HGCH-6F8J-3XGX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-25 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-25 00:31
VLAI
Details
Weintek cMT3092X HMI stores user account passwords in plaintext.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-61886"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-24T23:16:51Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Weintek cMT3092X HMI stores user account passwords in plaintext.",
"id": "GHSA-hgch-6f8j-3xgx",
"modified": "2026-07-25T00:31:48Z",
"published": "2026-07-25T00:31:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61886"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://dl.weintek.com/public/Document/TEC/TEC25003E_cMT_EasyWeb_V2_Security_Issues.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-204-03.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-204-03"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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"
}
]
}
Mitigation
Architecture and Design
Avoid storing passwords in easily accessible locations.
Mitigation
Architecture and Design
Consider storing cryptographic hashes of passwords as an alternative to storing in plaintext.
Mitigation
A programmer might attempt to remedy the password management problem by obscuring the password with an encoding function, such as base 64 encoding, but this effort does not adequately protect the password because the encoding can be detected and decoded easily.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.