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-8W3C-2JV9-VPM4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-03 00:34 – Updated: 2024-07-03 00:34mySCADA myPRO
uses a hard-coded password which could allow an attacker to remotely execute code on the affected device.
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-02T23:15:10Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "mySCADA myPRO \n\nuses a hard-coded password which could allow an attacker to remotely execute code on the affected device.",
"id": "GHSA-8w3c-2jv9-vpm4",
"modified": "2024-07-03T00:34:11Z",
"published": "2024-07-03T00:34:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4708"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-184-02"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.myscada.org/mypro"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"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: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-8X29-QFMF-3R57
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-10 21:32 – Updated: 2026-03-12 21:34Tenda G1V3.1si V16.01.7.8 Firmware V16.01.7.8 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-70802"
],
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"CWE-259"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-10T21:16:42Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Tenda G1V3.1si V16.01.7.8 Firmware V16.01.7.8 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.",
"id": "GHSA-8x29-qfmf-3r57",
"modified": "2026-03-12T21:34:40Z",
"published": "2026-03-10T21:32:18Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-70802"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/vuln-1/vuln/blob/main/Tenda/G1V3.1si_V16.01.7.8/report-1.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tendacn.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8XW2-RF2C-8V7W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:38 – Updated: 2025-07-08 18:30login.php on the Sinapsi eSolar Light Photovoltaic System Monitor (aka Schneider Electric Ezylog photovoltaic SCADA management server), Sinapsi eSolar, and Sinapsi eSolar DUO with firmware before 2.0.2870_2.2.12 establishes multiple hardcoded accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain administrative access by leveraging a (1) cleartext password or (2) password hash contained in this script, as demonstrated by a password of astridservice or 36e44c9b64.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2012-5862"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-259"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2012-11-23T12:09:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "login.php on the Sinapsi eSolar Light Photovoltaic System Monitor (aka Schneider Electric Ezylog photovoltaic SCADA management server), Sinapsi eSolar, and Sinapsi eSolar DUO with firmware before 2.0.2870_2.2.12 establishes multiple hardcoded accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain administrative access by leveraging a (1) cleartext password or (2) password hash contained in this script, as demonstrated by a password of astridservice or 36e44c9b64.",
"id": "GHSA-8xw2-rf2c-8v7w",
"modified": "2025-07-08T18:30:28Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T01:38:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-5862"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80200"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-12-325-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-09/0045.html"
},
{
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"url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21273"
},
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"url": "http://www.sinapsitech.it/default.asp?active_page_id=78\u0026news_id=88"
},
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"url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-325-01.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9C5C-2G3C-VXV8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-11 15:31 – Updated: 2026-10-11 15:31A security flaw has been discovered in FunnyWolf Viper up to 3.1.11. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /root/viper/.git/config. Performing a manipulation results in hard-coded credentials. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
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"CVE-2026-108584"
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"CWE-259"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-10-11T13:17:13Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A security flaw has been discovered in FunnyWolf Viper up to 3.1.11. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /root/viper/.git/config. Performing a manipulation results in hard-coded credentials. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.",
"id": "GHSA-9c5c-2g3c-vxv8",
"modified": "2026-10-11T15:31:02Z",
"published": "2026-10-11T15:31:02Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-108584"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Randark-JMT/vulnerability-reports/blob/main/advisories/2026-09-02-viper-docker-git-credential-leak.md"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-108584"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/956815"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/416236"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/416236/cti"
}
],
"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:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/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-9QHR-GR34-RMGJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-31 03:30 – Updated: 2025-12-31 03:30A vulnerability has been found in Tenda i24, 4G03 Pro, 4G05, 4G08, G0-8G-PoE, Nova MW5G and TEG5328F up to 65.10.15.6. Affected is an unknown function of the component Shadow File. Such manipulation with the input Fireitup leads to hard-coded credentials. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-31T01:15:54Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been found in Tenda i24, 4G03 Pro, 4G05, 4G08, G0-8G-PoE, Nova MW5G and TEG5328F up to 65.10.15.6. Affected is an unknown function of the component Shadow File. Such manipulation with the input Fireitup leads to hard-coded credentials. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-9qhr-gr34-rmgj",
"modified": "2025-12-31T03:30:34Z",
"published": "2025-12-31T03:30:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15371"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/vuln-1/vuln/blob/main/Tenda/i24v3.0_V3.0.0.8/report-1.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.339075"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.339075"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.727155"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.727283"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.727284"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.727285"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.727302"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.727305"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.727306"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tenda.com.cn"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"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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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-C2P7-HCXM-XQHJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-23 06:30 – Updated: 2026-08-23 06:30A vulnerability was identified in vas3k TaxHacker up to 0.8.2. The affected element is the function envSchema.parse of the file lib/config.ts of the component JWT Secret Handler. The manipulation of the argument BETTER_AUTH_SECRET leads to hard-coded credentials. The attack can be initiated remotely. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-78062"
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"CWE-259"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-23T05:16:52Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was identified in vas3k TaxHacker up to 0.8.2. The affected element is the function envSchema.parse of the file lib/config.ts of the component JWT Secret Handler. The manipulation of the argument BETTER_AUTH_SECRET leads to hard-coded credentials. The attack can be initiated remotely. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.",
"id": "GHSA-c2p7-hcxm-xqhj",
"modified": "2026-08-23T06:30:22Z",
"published": "2026-08-23T06:30:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-78062"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/vas3k/TaxHacker/issues/147"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/vas3k/TaxHacker"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-78062"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/881826"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/394302"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/394302/cti"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"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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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-C39Q-8682-64FG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-19 15:30 – Updated: 2026-04-19 15:30A vulnerability has been found in osuuu LightPicture up to 1.2.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /public/install/lp.sql of the component API Upload Endpoint. Such manipulation of the argument key leads to hard-coded credentials. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-6574"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-259"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-19T14:16:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been found in osuuu LightPicture up to 1.2.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /public/install/lp.sql of the component API Upload Endpoint. Such manipulation of the argument key leads to hard-coded credentials. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-c39q-8682-64fg",
"modified": "2026-04-19T15:30:18Z",
"published": "2026-04-19T15:30:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6574"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/790000"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/358209"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/358209/cti"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vulnplus-note.wetolink.com/share/VhoNkMja5u7A"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-C64R-RCCR-QQRM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-29 09:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:15Motorola MBTS Site Controller accepts hard-coded backdoor password. The Motorola MBTS Site Controller Man Machine Interface (MMI), allowing for service technicians to diagnose and configure the device, accepts a hard-coded backdoor password that cannot be changed or disabled.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-23770"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-259",
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-29T09:15:07Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Motorola MBTS Site Controller accepts hard-coded backdoor password. The Motorola MBTS Site Controller Man Machine Interface (MMI), allowing for service technicians to diagnose and configure the device, accepts a hard-coded backdoor password that cannot be changed or disabled.",
"id": "GHSA-c64r-rccr-qqrm",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:15:07Z",
"published": "2023-08-29T09:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23770"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tetraburst.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C8H5-32J5-PVRJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-15 18:31 – Updated: 2026-08-15 18:31A security flaw has been discovered in LB-LINK X-PRO 1.0.22-20231206. This affects an unknown function of the file /etc/config/easycwmp. The manipulation results in hard-coded credentials. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. The exploitability is reported as difficult. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-19901"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-15T18:16:24Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A security flaw has been discovered in LB-LINK X-PRO 1.0.22-20231206. This affects an unknown function of the file /etc/config/easycwmp. The manipulation results in hard-coded credentials. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. The exploitability is reported as difficult. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-c8h5-32j5-pvrj",
"modified": "2026-08-15T18:31:18Z",
"published": "2026-08-15T18:31:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-19901"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/DavCloudz/cve/blob/main/B-Link/Hardcoded%20TR-069%20(easycwmp)%20Remote%20Management%20Credentials.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19901"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/870763"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/390091"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/390091/cti"
}
],
"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:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-CC7F-XJ8F-C4MM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-14 15:32 – Updated: 2025-03-29 00:31TOTOLINK EX200 V4.0.3c.7646_B20201211 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-31810"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-259",
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-14T15:25:45Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "TOTOLINK EX200 V4.0.3c.7646_B20201211 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.",
"id": "GHSA-cc7f-xj8f-c4mm",
"modified": "2025-03-29T00:31:31Z",
"published": "2024-05-14T15:32:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31810"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/4hsien/CVE-vulns/blob/main/TOTOLINK/EX200/HardCode/HardCode.md"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.