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.
2297 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-5Q7W-G3XF-4C68
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-04-28 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:43The optional Global Search feature for Sage 300 through version 2022 uses a set of hard-coded credentials for the accompanying Apache Solr instance. This issue could allow attackers to login to the Solr dashboard with admin privileges and access sensitive information.
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"CVE-2022-41398"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-04-28T13:15:13Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "The optional Global Search feature for Sage 300 through version 2022 uses a set of hard-coded credentials for the accompanying Apache Solr instance. This issue could allow attackers to login to the Solr dashboard with admin privileges and access sensitive information.",
"id": "GHSA-5q7w-g3xf-4c68",
"modified": "2024-04-04T03:43:30Z",
"published": "2023-04-28T15:30:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41398"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sage.com/en-ca/products/sage-300"
}
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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"
}
]
}
GHSA-5QWM-RCV7-QQCF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:41 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:41An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. The web daemon contains the hardcoded admin / admin credentials for an ISP.
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"CVE-2021-27147"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-10T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. The web daemon contains the hardcoded admin / admin credentials for an ISP.",
"id": "GHSA-5qwm-rcv7-qqcf",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:41:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:41:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27147"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2021-01-12-fiberhome-ont-0day-vulnerabilities.html#httpd-hardcoded-credentials"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-5R59-WWWH-XXVM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-22 21:32 – Updated: 2024-11-22 21:32Allegra Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Allegra. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the configuration of a database. The issue results from the use of a hardcoded password. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-22360.
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"CVE-2023-51638"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-22T20:15:06Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Allegra Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Allegra. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. \n\nThe specific flaw exists within the configuration of a database. The issue results from the use of a hardcoded password. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-22360.",
"id": "GHSA-5r59-wwwh-xxvm",
"modified": "2024-11-22T21:32:16Z",
"published": "2024-11-22T21:32:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-51638"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.trackplus.com/en/service/release-notes-reader/7-5-1-release-notes-2.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-111"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-5R6X-5PMX-96H2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-18 15:32 – Updated: 2026-06-21 09:30Worksnaps before version 1.6.20260201 contains hardcoded cloud credentials and related secret material in the Worksnaps client application binaries. The exposed credentials included AWS access keys, S3 bucket names, and related cloud access information. The originally exposed AWS credentials authenticated as the AWS account root identity and provided access to Worksnaps production cloud resources, including S3 buckets containing sensitive data such as screenshots of user desktops. An attacker with access to the affected client binaries could extract or recover the credentials and use them to access affected Worksnaps cloud resources.
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"CVE-2025-10560"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-18T13:25:14Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Worksnaps before version 1.6.20260201 contains hardcoded cloud credentials and related secret material in the Worksnaps client application binaries. The exposed credentials included AWS access keys, S3 bucket names, and related cloud access information. The originally exposed AWS credentials authenticated as the AWS account root identity and provided access to Worksnaps production cloud resources, including S3 buckets containing sensitive data such as screenshots of user desktops. An attacker with access to the affected client binaries could extract or recover the credentials and use them to access affected Worksnaps cloud resources.",
"id": "GHSA-5r6x-5pmx-96h2",
"modified": "2026-06-21T09:30:50Z",
"published": "2026-06-18T15:32:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-10560"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://r.sec-consult.com/worksnaps"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.worksnaps.net/www/download.shtml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Jun/21"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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-5RFM-8GPR-WFQ6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-25 00:30 – Updated: 2022-11-28 21:30Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GX Works3 versions 1.015R and later allows a remote unauthorized attacker to obtain information about the project file for MELSEC safety CPU modules.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-29831"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-259",
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-25T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GX Works3 versions 1.015R and later allows a remote unauthorized attacker to obtain information about the project file for MELSEC safety CPU modules.",
"id": "GHSA-5rfm-8gpr-wfq6",
"modified": "2022-11-28T21:30:22Z",
"published": "2022-11-25T00:30:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29831"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU97244961"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-333-05"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2022-015_en.pdf"
}
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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-5RFM-VP96-44GV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-18 15:30 – Updated: 2025-03-21 15:31An issue was discovered on the Forvia Hella HELLA Driving Recorder DR 820. Hardcoded Credentials exist in the APK for Ports 9091 and 9092. The dashcam's Android application contains hardcoded credentials that allow unauthorized access to device settings through ports 9091 and 9092. These credentials, stored in cleartext, can be exploited by an attacker who gains access to the dashcam's network.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-30113"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-18T15:16:02Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered on the Forvia Hella HELLA Driving Recorder DR 820. Hardcoded Credentials exist in the APK for Ports 9091 and 9092. The dashcam\u0027s Android application contains hardcoded credentials that allow unauthorized access to device settings through ports 9091 and 9092. These credentials, stored in cleartext, can be exploited by an attacker who gains access to the dashcam\u0027s network.",
"id": "GHSA-5rfm-vp96-44gv",
"modified": "2025-03-21T15:31:13Z",
"published": "2025-03-18T15:30:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-30113"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/geo-chen/Hella"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://medium.com/@geochen/cve-draft-hella-driving-recorder-dr-820-ff8c4e2cca26"
}
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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-5RG4-G8RC-V2HX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-18 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-26 00:00libnx_apl.so on Nexans FTTO GigaSwitch before 6.02N and 7.x before 7.02 implements a Backdoor Account for SSH logins on port 50200 or 50201.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-32985"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-17T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "libnx_apl.so on Nexans FTTO GigaSwitch before 6.02N and 7.x before 7.02 implements a Backdoor Account for SSH logins on port 50200 or 50201.",
"id": "GHSA-5rg4-g8rc-v2hx",
"modified": "2022-07-26T00:00:28Z",
"published": "2022-07-18T00:00:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32985"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/hardcoded-backdoor-user-outdated-software-components-nexans-ftto-gigaswitch"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.nexans.de/de/products/Data-Network-Solutions/Industrial-and-office-switches.html"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-5RG7-HR8V-2P3G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:37 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:37A Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key issue was discovered in Korenix JetNet JetNet5018G version 1.4, JetNet5310G version 1.4a, JetNet5428G-2G-2FX version 1.4, JetNet5628G-R version 1.4, JetNet5628G version 1.4, JetNet5728G-24P version 1.4, JetNet5828G version 1.1d, JetNet6710G-HVDC version 1.1e, and JetNet6710G version 1.1. An attacker may gain access to hard-coded certificates and private keys allowing the attacker to perform man-in-the-middle attacks.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-14021"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-321",
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-11-01T02:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key issue was discovered in Korenix JetNet JetNet5018G version 1.4, JetNet5310G version 1.4a, JetNet5428G-2G-2FX version 1.4, JetNet5628G-R version 1.4, JetNet5628G version 1.4, JetNet5728G-24P version 1.4, JetNet5828G version 1.1d, JetNet6710G-HVDC version 1.1e, and JetNet6710G version 1.1. An attacker may gain access to hard-coded certificates and private keys allowing the attacker to perform man-in-the-middle attacks.",
"id": "GHSA-5rg7-hr8v-2p3g",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:37:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:37:40Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14021"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-299-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101598"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5V63-XH3J-3CFR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-14 06:34 – Updated: 2024-07-04 06:35All the Toshiba printers contain a shell script using the same hardcoded key to encrypt logs. An attacker can decrypt the encrypted files using the hardcoded key. 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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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-27160"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-14T04:15:31Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "All the Toshiba printers contain a shell script using the same hardcoded key to encrypt logs. An attacker can decrypt the encrypted files using the hardcoded key. 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.\n https://www.toshibatec.com/contacts/products/ \nAs for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.",
"id": "GHSA-5v63-xh3j-3cfr",
"modified": "2024-07-04T06:35:03Z",
"published": "2024-06-14T06:34:46Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27160"
},
{
"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"
},
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"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-5VH7-HCV2-H9GX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-22 18:34 – Updated: 2026-06-22 18:34IBM Storage Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 and IBM Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows 8.1.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication due to the use of a hardcoded credential in the FlashCopy Manager (FCM) authentication mechanism. The application contains a static credential embedded in multiple authentication code paths, and does not properly validate authentication responses, which may allow an unauthenticated attacker to establish a trusted session and access protected services. This vulnerability affects client components across multiple versions and may allow an attacker to impersonate legitimate clients, potentially leading to unauthorized access to system resources.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-12628"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-22T16:16:34Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IBM Storage Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 and IBM Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows 8.1.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication due to the use of a hardcoded credential in the FlashCopy Manager (FCM) authentication mechanism. The application contains a static credential embedded in multiple authentication code paths, and does not properly validate authentication responses, which may allow an unauthenticated attacker to establish a trusted session and access protected services. This vulnerability affects client components across multiple versions and may allow an attacker to impersonate legitimate clients, potentially leading to unauthorized access to system resources.",
"id": "GHSA-5vh7-hcv2-h9gx",
"modified": "2026-06-22T18:34:14Z",
"published": "2026-06-22T18:34:14Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12628"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7277245"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/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.