CWE-259
AllowedUse of Hard-coded Password
Abstraction: Variant · Status: Draft
The product contains a hard-coded password, which it uses for its own inbound authentication or for outbound communication to external components.
363 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-6HW6-G568-PG8M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-26 15:30 – Updated: 2024-09-26 18:31VONETS VAP11G-300 v3.3.23.6.9 was discovered to contain hardcoded credentials for several different privileged accounts, including root.
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-26T14:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "VONETS VAP11G-300 v3.3.23.6.9 was discovered to contain hardcoded credentials for several different privileged accounts, including root.",
"id": "GHSA-6hw6-g568-pg8m",
"modified": "2024-09-26T18:31:44Z",
"published": "2024-09-26T15:30:43Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-46328"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hawktesters.com/5519644d-246e-4924-b7c8-8fdf742117be/9461d352-c4f6-477f-a44e-b91ff71e6d84.pdf"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-6JP9-67V9-QQ6P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-10 00:30 – Updated: 2026-09-14 15:32Authentication Bypass via Hardcoded Master Verification Code vulnerability in Siam Ordering (siam-server) 1.0.0 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, merchant, or administrator.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-09T23:16:56Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Authentication Bypass via Hardcoded Master Verification Code vulnerability in Siam Ordering (siam-server) 1.0.0 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, merchant, or administrator.",
"id": "GHSA-6jp9-67v9-qq6p",
"modified": "2026-09-14T15:32:19Z",
"published": "2026-09-10T00:30:28Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-71809"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/W000i/vuln/issues/11"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-6JR2-J7CV-FG3M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-12 15:31 – Updated: 2025-02-12 15:31A CWE-259 "Use of Hard-coded Password" for the root account in Q-Free MaxTime less than or equal to version 2.11.0 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via SSH.
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"CVE-2025-1100"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-12T14:15:31Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "A CWE-259 \"Use of Hard-coded Password\" for the root account in Q-Free MaxTime less than or equal to version 2.11.0 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via SSH.",
"id": "GHSA-6jr2-j7cv-fg3m",
"modified": "2025-02-12T15:31:59Z",
"published": "2025-02-12T15:31:59Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-1100"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisories-cve-2025-1100"
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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-6MP6-W28P-C8JP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-18 15:30 – Updated: 2024-06-18 15:30A hard-coded password in the FileCatalyst TransferAgent can be found which can be used to unlock the keystore from which contents may be read out, for example, the private key for certificates. Exploit of this vulnerability could lead to a machine-in-the-middle (MiTM) attack against users of the agent. This issue affects all versions of FileCatalyst Direct from 3.8.10 Build 138 and earlier and all versions of FileCatalyst Workflow from 5.1.6 Build 130 and earlier.
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-18T15:15:52Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A hard-coded password in the FileCatalyst TransferAgent can be found which can be used to unlock the keystore from which contents may be read out, for example, the private key for certificates. Exploit of this vulnerability could lead to a machine-in-the-middle (MiTM) attack against users of the agent. This issue affects all versions of FileCatalyst Direct from 3.8.10 Build 138 and earlier and all versions of\u00a0FileCatalyst Workflow from 5.1.6 Build 130 and earlier.",
"id": "GHSA-6mp6-w28p-c8jp",
"modified": "2024-06-18T15:30:35Z",
"published": "2024-06-18T15:30:35Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5275"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.fortra.com/filecatalyst/kb-articles/action-required-by-june-18th-2024-filecatalyst-transferagent-ssl-and-localhost-changes-MWQwYjI3ZGItZmQyMS1lZjExLTg0MGItMDAyMjQ4MGE0MDNm"
},
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"url": "https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-007"
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"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"
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GHSA-6PW8-XC67-FHHG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-15 18:31 – Updated: 2026-08-15 18:31A vulnerability was identified in LB-LINK X-PRO 1.0.22-20231206. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /etc/shadow. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A high degree of complexity is needed for the attack. The exploitability is regarded as difficult. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-15T17:16:24Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"id": "GHSA-6pw8-xc67-fhhg",
"modified": "2026-08-15T18:31:18Z",
"published": "2026-08-15T18:31:18Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-19900"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/DavCloudz/cve/blob/main/B-Link/B-Link%20AC1200%20X-PRO(AC6)%20Hardcoded%20Credentials%20Vulnerability.md"
},
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19900"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/870712"
},
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/390090"
},
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/390090/cti"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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"
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GHSA-6R23-52V3-R282
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-27 03:30 – Updated: 2025-10-24 18:30Flock Safety Gunshot Detection devices before 1.3 have a hard-coded password for a connection.
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"aliases": [
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-27T02:15:23Z",
"severity": "LOW"
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"details": "Flock Safety Gunshot Detection devices before 1.3 have a hard-coded password for a connection.",
"id": "GHSA-6r23-52v3-r282",
"modified": "2025-10-24T18:30:57Z",
"published": "2025-06-27T03:30:41Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-47818"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gainsec.com/2025/06/19/bird-hunting-season-security-research-on-flock-safety-anti-crime-systems"
},
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"url": "https://gainsec.com/2025/06/19/plucked-and-rooted-device-1-debug-shell-on-flock-safetys-raven-gunshot-detection-system"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gainsec.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/flock-safety-researcher-summary.pdf"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.flocksafety.com/articles/gunshot-detection-and-license-plate-reader-security-alert"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-6RW4-G9P6-QW7P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-05 09:30 – Updated: 2025-11-05 09:30The KiotViet Sync plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorizarion bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5. This is due to the plugin using a hardcoded password for authentication in the QueryControllerAdmin::authenticated function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create and sync products.
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-05T08:15:33Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "The KiotViet Sync plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorizarion bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5. This is due to the plugin using a hardcoded password for authentication in the QueryControllerAdmin::authenticated function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create and sync products.",
"id": "GHSA-6rw4-g9p6-qw7p",
"modified": "2025-11-05T09:30:25Z",
"published": "2025-11-05T09:30:25Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12676"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/kiotvietsync"
},
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"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a2d7165b-1290-4032-8fbc-75ec1ab34a08?source=cve"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-72WM-F78P-QMH9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-04 00:30 – Updated: 2026-06-30 21:31Active IQ OneCollect version 2.7.3 contains hard-coded credentials that could allow an authenticated attacker with low privileges to perform unauthorized AutoSupport operations.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-22055"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-03T22:16:34Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Active IQ OneCollect version 2.7.3 contains hard-coded credentials that could allow an authenticated attacker with low privileges to perform unauthorized AutoSupport operations.",
"id": "GHSA-72wm-f78p-qmh9",
"modified": "2026-06-30T21:31:36Z",
"published": "2026-06-04T00:30:25Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22055"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20260603-0002"
}
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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:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/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"
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]
}
GHSA-756G-W2HH-8PV3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-12 15:32 – Updated: 2026-10-12 15:32A security vulnerability has been detected in meetecho janus-gateway up to 1.4.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file html/demos/admin.js of the component Admin API. Such manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-10-12T13:17:26Z",
"severity": "LOW"
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"details": "A security vulnerability has been detected in meetecho janus-gateway up to 1.4.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file html/demos/admin.js of the component Admin API. Such manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-756g-w2hh-8pv3",
"modified": "2026-10-12T15:32:10Z",
"published": "2026-10-12T15:32:10Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-108831"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-108831"
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{
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/930157"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/930158"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/416607"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/416607/cti"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"type": "CVSS_V4"
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GHSA-7C36-8C7H-92FG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-17 00:30 – Updated: 2025-11-17 00:30A vulnerability was found in shsuishang ShopSuite ModulithShop up to 45a99398cec3b7ad7ff9383694f0b53339f2d35a. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component RSA/OAuth2/Database. The manipulation results in hard-coded credentials. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. This product implements a rolling release for ongoing delivery, which means version information for affected or updated releases is unavailable.
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-16T23:15:43Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in shsuishang ShopSuite ModulithShop up to 45a99398cec3b7ad7ff9383694f0b53339f2d35a. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component RSA/OAuth2/Database. The manipulation results in hard-coded credentials. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. This product implements a rolling release for ongoing delivery, which means version information for affected or updated releases is unavailable.",
"id": "GHSA-7c36-8c7h-92fg",
"modified": "2025-11-17T00:30:54Z",
"published": "2025-11-17T00:30:54Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-13252"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/shsuishang/modulithshop/issues/2"
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"url": "https://github.com/shsuishang/modulithshop/issues/2#issue-3580272472"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.332587"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.332587"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.687685"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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Mitigation
For outbound authentication: store passwords 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.
Mitigation
For inbound authentication: Rather than hard-code a default username and password for first time logins, utilize a "first login" mode that requires the user to enter a unique strong password.
Mitigation
Perform access control checks and limit which entities can access the feature that requires the hard-coded password. For example, a feature might only be enabled through the system console instead of through a network connection.
Mitigation
- For inbound authentication: apply strong one-way hashes to your 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 receiving an incoming password during authentication, take the hash of the password and compare it to the hash that you have saved.
- Use randomly assigned salts for each separate hash that you generate. 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.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.