CWE-522
Allowed-with-ReviewInsufficiently Protected Credentials
Abstraction: Class · Status: Incomplete
The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.
1820 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-4Q47-PH87-FQ4F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:12 – Updated: 2022-12-22 13:54Artifactory Plugin 3.5.0 and earlier stores its Artifactory server password in plain text in the global configuration file org.jfrog.hudson.ArtifactoryBuilder.xml. This password can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.
Artifactory Plugin 3.6.0 now stores the Artifactory server password encrypted. This change is effective once the global configuration is saved the next time.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.jenkins-ci.plugins:artifactory"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "3.6.0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-2164"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-312",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-12-22T13:54:52Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-25T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Artifactory Plugin 3.5.0 and earlier stores its Artifactory server password in plain text in the global configuration file `org.jfrog.hudson.ArtifactoryBuilder.xml`. This password can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.\n\nArtifactory Plugin 3.6.0 now stores the Artifactory server password encrypted. This change is effective once the global configuration is saved the next time.",
"id": "GHSA-4q47-ph87-fq4f",
"modified": "2022-12-22T13:54:52Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:12:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2164"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/artifactory-plugin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-25/#SECURITY-1542%20(1)"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/25/2"
}
],
"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": "Passwords stored in plain text by Jenkins Artifactory Plugin"
}
GHSA-4Q63-JFMH-R5CW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 03:30 – Updated: 2024-05-03 03:30LG Simple Editor getServerSetting Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the getServerSetting method. The issue results from the exposure of plaintext credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-20012.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-40510"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-200",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-03T03:15:26Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "LG Simple Editor getServerSetting Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of LG Simple Editor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the getServerSetting method. The issue results from the exposure of plaintext credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-20012.",
"id": "GHSA-4q63-jfmh-r5cw",
"modified": "2024-05-03T03:30:59Z",
"published": "2024-05-03T03:30:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40510"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1214"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4Q9V-F5HF-6J33
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-11 03:30 – Updated: 2025-11-11 03:30Due to information disclosure vulnerability in anonymous API provided by SAP Business One (SLD), an attacker with normal user access could gain access to unauthorized information. As a result, it has a low impact on the confidentiality of the application but no impact on the integrity and availability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-42897"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-11T01:15:38Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Due to information disclosure vulnerability in anonymous API provided by SAP Business One (SLD), an attacker with normal user access could gain access to unauthorized information. As a result, it has a low impact on the confidentiality of the application but no impact on the integrity and availability.",
"id": "GHSA-4q9v-f5hf-6j33",
"modified": "2025-11-11T03:30:28Z",
"published": "2025-11-11T03:30:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-42897"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://me.sap.com/notes/3652901"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://url.sap/sapsecuritypatchday"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4R23-36C8-4WG2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-22 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-31 00:00An attacker with physical access to the host can extract the secrets from the registry and create valid JWT tokens for the Fresenius Kabi Vigilant MasterMed version 2.0.1.3 application and impersonate arbitrary users. An attacker could manipulate RabbitMQ queues and messages by impersonating users.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-23207"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-21T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An attacker with physical access to the host can extract the secrets from the registry and create valid JWT tokens for the Fresenius Kabi Vigilant MasterMed version 2.0.1.3 application and impersonate arbitrary users. An attacker could manipulate RabbitMQ queues and messages by impersonating users.",
"id": "GHSA-4r23-36c8-4wg2",
"modified": "2022-08-31T00:00:21Z",
"published": "2022-01-22T00:00:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23207"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-355-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4R8R-5R92-X2M5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-22 03:30 – Updated: 2025-05-22 03:30MedDream WEB DICOM Viewer Cleartext Transmission of Credentials Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of MedDream WEB DICOM Viewer. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Web Portal. The issue results from the lack of encryption when transmitting credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose transmitted credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-25842.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-3480"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-319",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-22T01:15:52Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "MedDream WEB DICOM Viewer Cleartext Transmission of Credentials Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of MedDream WEB DICOM Viewer. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the Web Portal. The issue results from the lack of encryption when transmitting credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose transmitted credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-25842.",
"id": "GHSA-4r8r-5r92-x2m5",
"modified": "2025-05-22T03:30:29Z",
"published": "2025-05-22T03:30:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-3480"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-246"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4RCQ-PP29-CJM3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:44 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:44IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 10.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.1.1, and 10.2.2, under specialized circumstances, could expose plain text credentials to a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 136149.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-1764"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-04-23T13:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 10.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.1.1, and 10.2.2, under specialized circumstances, could expose plain text credentials to a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 136149.",
"id": "GHSA-4rcq-pp29-cjm3",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:44:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:44:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1764"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/136149"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014202"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4RMW-PQRQ-M8X7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:34 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:34IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, and 4.0 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 184157.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-4568"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-10T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, and 4.0 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 184157.",
"id": "GHSA-4rmw-pqrq-m8x7",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:34:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:34:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-4568"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184157"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6365305"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-4V52-6X48-9C47
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-15 21:30 – Updated: 2023-02-24 18:30An uspecified endpoint in the web server of the switch does not properly authenticate the user identity, and may allow downloading a config page with the password to the switch in clear text.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-24498"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-02-15T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An uspecified endpoint in the web server of the switch does not properly authenticate the user identity, and may allow downloading a config page with the password to the switch in clear text.",
"id": "GHSA-4v52-6x48-9c47",
"modified": "2023-02-24T18:30:28Z",
"published": "2023-02-15T21:30:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24498"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4V8J-8W8M-GJ44
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:08 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00DEPSTECH WiFi Digital Microscope 3 allows remote attackers to change the SSID and password, and demand a ransom payment from the rightful device owner, because there is no way to reset to Factory Default settings.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-12734"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-15T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "DEPSTECH WiFi Digital Microscope 3 allows remote attackers to change the SSID and password, and demand a ransom payment from the rightful device owner, because there is no way to reset to Factory Default settings.",
"id": "GHSA-4v8j-8w8m-gj44",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:08:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12734"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ethanhunnt/IoT_vulnerabilities/blob/master/Depstech%20Microscope%20Smart%20Kid%20Toy.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.depstech.com/mw001-s02-wifi-usb-digital-microscope"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4V8M-3X8W-H83J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:56 – Updated: 2022-05-24 16:56VMware vCenter Server (6.7.x prior to 6.7 U3, 6.5 prior to 6.5 U3 and 6.0 prior to 6.0 U3j) contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to the logging of credentials in plain-text for virtual machines deployed through OVF. A malicious user with access to the log files containing vCenter OVF-properties of a virtual machine deployed from an OVF may be able to view the credentials used to deploy the OVF (typically the root account of the virtual machine).
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-5532"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-522",
"CWE-532"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-09-18T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "VMware vCenter Server (6.7.x prior to 6.7 U3, 6.5 prior to 6.5 U3 and 6.0 prior to 6.0 U3j) contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to the logging of credentials in plain-text for virtual machines deployed through OVF. A malicious user with access to the log files containing vCenter OVF-properties of a virtual machine deployed from an OVF may be able to view the credentials used to deploy the OVF (typically the root account of the virtual machine).",
"id": "GHSA-4v8m-3x8w-h83j",
"modified": "2022-05-24T16:56:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:56:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-5532"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0013.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154536/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0013.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation
Use an appropriate security mechanism to protect the credentials.
Mitigation
Make appropriate use of cryptography to protect the credentials.
Mitigation
Use industry standards to protect the credentials (e.g. LDAP, keystore, etc.).
CAPEC-102: Session Sidejacking
Session sidejacking takes advantage of an unencrypted communication channel between a victim and target system. The attacker sniffs traffic on a network looking for session tokens in unencrypted traffic. Once a session token is captured, the attacker performs malicious actions by using the stolen token with the targeted application to impersonate the victim. This attack is a specific method of session hijacking, which is exploiting a valid session token to gain unauthorized access to a target system or information. Other methods to perform a session hijacking are session fixation, cross-site scripting, or compromising a user or server machine and stealing the session token.
CAPEC-474: Signature Spoofing by Key Theft
An attacker obtains an authoritative or reputable signer's private signature key by theft and then uses this key to forge signatures from the original signer to mislead a victim into performing actions that benefit the attacker.
CAPEC-50: Password Recovery Exploitation
An attacker may take advantage of the application feature to help users recover their forgotten passwords in order to gain access into the system with the same privileges as the original user. Generally password recovery schemes tend to be weak and insecure.
CAPEC-509: Kerberoasting
Through the exploitation of how service accounts leverage Kerberos authentication with Service Principal Names (SPNs), the adversary obtains and subsequently cracks the hashed credentials of a service account target to exploit its privileges. The Kerberos authentication protocol centers around a ticketing system which is used to request/grant access to services and to then access the requested services. As an authenticated user, the adversary may request Active Directory and obtain a service ticket with portions encrypted via RC4 with the private key of the authenticated account. By extracting the local ticket and saving it disk, the adversary can brute force the hashed value to reveal the target account credentials.
CAPEC-551: Modify Existing Service
When an operating system starts, it also starts programs called services or daemons. Modifying existing services may break existing services or may enable services that are disabled/not commonly used.
CAPEC-555: Remote Services with Stolen Credentials
This pattern of attack involves an adversary that uses stolen credentials to leverage remote services such as RDP, telnet, SSH, and VNC to log into a system. Once access is gained, any number of malicious activities could be performed.
CAPEC-560: Use of Known Domain Credentials
An adversary guesses or obtains (i.e. steals or purchases) legitimate credentials (e.g. userID/password) to achieve authentication and to perform authorized actions under the guise of an authenticated user or service.
CAPEC-561: Windows Admin Shares with Stolen Credentials
An adversary guesses or obtains (i.e. steals or purchases) legitimate Windows administrator credentials (e.g. userID/password) to access Windows Admin Shares on a local machine or within a Windows domain.
CAPEC-600: Credential Stuffing
An adversary tries known username/password combinations against different systems, applications, or services to gain additional authenticated access. Credential Stuffing attacks rely upon the fact that many users leverage the same username/password combination for multiple systems, applications, and services.
CAPEC-644: Use of Captured Hashes (Pass The Hash)
An adversary obtains (i.e. steals or purchases) legitimate Windows domain credential hash values to access systems within the domain that leverage the Lan Man (LM) and/or NT Lan Man (NTLM) authentication protocols.
CAPEC-645: Use of Captured Tickets (Pass The Ticket)
An adversary uses stolen Kerberos tickets to access systems/resources that leverage the Kerberos authentication protocol. The Kerberos authentication protocol centers around a ticketing system which is used to request/grant access to services and to then access the requested services. An adversary can obtain any one of these tickets (e.g. Service Ticket, Ticket Granting Ticket, Silver Ticket, or Golden Ticket) to authenticate to a system/resource without needing the account's credentials. Depending on the ticket obtained, the adversary may be able to access a particular resource or generate TGTs for any account within an Active Directory Domain.
CAPEC-652: Use of Known Kerberos Credentials
An adversary obtains (i.e. steals or purchases) legitimate Kerberos credentials (e.g. Kerberos service account userID/password or Kerberos Tickets) with the goal of achieving authenticated access to additional systems, applications, or services within the domain.
CAPEC-653: Use of Known Operating System Credentials
An adversary guesses or obtains (i.e. steals or purchases) legitimate operating system credentials (e.g. userID/password) to achieve authentication and to perform authorized actions on the system, under the guise of an authenticated user or service. This applies to any Operating System.