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.
2185 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-78WF-P97G-F4JR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-15 00:31 – Updated: 2024-11-15 00:31The Clinician Password and Serial Number Clinician Password are hard-coded into the ventilator in plaintext form. This could allow an attacker to obtain the password off the ventilator and use it to gain unauthorized access to the device, with clinician privileges.
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-14T22:15:18Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "The Clinician Password and Serial Number Clinician Password are hard-coded into the ventilator in plaintext form. This could allow an attacker to obtain the password off the ventilator and use it to gain unauthorized access to the device, with clinician privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-78wf-p97g-f4jr",
"modified": "2024-11-15T00:31:51Z",
"published": "2024-11-15T00:31:51Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-48971"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-319-01"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-7936-5QR9-9PVR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:36 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:36In the Broadcom Nexus firmware, there is an insecure default password. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-171413483
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"CVE-2020-0016"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-14T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In the Broadcom Nexus firmware, there is an insecure default password. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-171413483",
"id": "GHSA-7936-5qr9-9pvr",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:36:23Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:36:23Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0016"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-12-01"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-793M-HGFJ-GWQ5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:47 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:36D-Link DVG-N5402SP with firmware W1000CN-00, W1000CN-03, or W2000EN-00 has a default password of root for the root account and tw for the tw account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain administrative access.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-7246"
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-04-24T18:59:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "D-Link DVG-N5402SP with firmware W1000CN-00, W1000CN-03, or W2000EN-00 has a default password of root for the root account and tw for the tw account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain administrative access.",
"id": "GHSA-793m-hgfj-gwq5",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:36:33Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:47:25Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-7246"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39409"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135590/D-Link-DVG-N5402SP-Path-Traversal-Information-Disclosure.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/24"
}
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"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-798H-G53Q-PHVR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-29 03:30 – Updated: 2026-07-05 03:31Zumtobel Netlink CCD Onboard 3.74 - Firmware 3.80 was discovered to contain hardcoded credentials for the Administrator account.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-23324"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-29T01:15:07Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Zumtobel Netlink CCD Onboard 3.74 - Firmware 3.80 was discovered to contain hardcoded credentials for the Administrator account.",
"id": "GHSA-798h-g53q-phvr",
"modified": "2026-07-05T03:31:19Z",
"published": "2023-11-29T03:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23324"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://yoroi.company/en/research/cve-advisory-partial-disclosure-zumtobel-multiple-vulnerabilities"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://zumtobel.com"
}
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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-79FV-FRFF-XCJ5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-27 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-05 00:00The Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS) controllers and IO cards through 2022-04-29 misuse passwords. FTP has hardcoded credentials (but may often be disabled in production). This affects S-series, P-series, and CIOC/EIOC nodes. NOTE: this is different from CVE-2014-2350.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-29962"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-26T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "The Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS) controllers and IO cards through 2022-04-29 misuse passwords. FTP has hardcoded credentials (but may often be disabled in production). This affects S-series, P-series, and CIOC/EIOC nodes. NOTE: this is different from CVE-2014-2350.",
"id": "GHSA-79fv-frff-xcj5",
"modified": "2022-08-05T00:00:28Z",
"published": "2022-07-27T00:00:32Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29962"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-181-03"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.forescout.com/blog"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-79QX-5345-766Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:45 – Updated: 2024-02-13 18:38Linksys WAP54Gv3 firmware 3.04.03 and earlier uses a hard-coded username (Gemtek) and password (gemtekswd) for a debug interface for certain web pages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) data1, (2) data2, or (3) data3 parameters to (a) Debug_command_page.asp and (b) debug.cgi.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2010-1573"
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"nvd_published_at": "2010-06-10T00:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Linksys WAP54Gv3 firmware 3.04.03 and earlier uses a hard-coded username (Gemtek) and password (gemtekswd) for a debug interface for certain web pages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) data1, (2) data2, or (3) data3 parameters to (a) Debug_command_page.asp and (b) debug.cgi.",
"id": "GHSA-79qx-5345-766q",
"modified": "2024-02-13T18:38:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T02:45:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-1573"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59286"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/40103"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=20682"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.icysilence.org/?p=268"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511733/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40648"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1419"
}
],
"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"
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]
}
GHSA-79X3-XVPV-235Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-29 18:31 – Updated: 2026-05-29 18:31Jinan USR IOT Technology Limited (PUSR) USR-W610 RS232/485 to Wi-Fi/Ethernet Converter device firmware contains plaintext administrative credentials embedded in the firmware image. These credentials can be extracted through firmware analysis and used to authenticate to device services.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-7786"
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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": "2026-05-29T18:17:13Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Jinan USR IOT Technology Limited (PUSR) USR-W610 RS232/485 to Wi-Fi/Ethernet Converter\ndevice firmware contains plaintext administrative credentials embedded in the firmware image. These credentials can be extracted through firmware analysis and used to authenticate to device services.",
"id": "GHSA-79x3-xvpv-235q",
"modified": "2026-05-29T18:31:35Z",
"published": "2026-05-29T18:31:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7786"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-148-02.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-148-02"
}
],
"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"
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}
GHSA-7C88-C2GQ-H35V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:31 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:31Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor versions prior to 6.3 Patch 159 and Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor versions prior to 6.4 Patch 110 contain a hardcoded database account with administrative privileges. The affected account is "apollosuperuser." An attacker with local access to the server where DPA Datastore Service is installed and knowledge of the password may potentially gain unauthorized access to the database. Note: The Datastore Service database cannot be accessed remotely using this account.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-1206"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-12T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor versions prior to 6.3 Patch 159 and Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor versions prior to 6.4 Patch 110 contain a hardcoded database account with administrative privileges. The affected account is \"apollosuperuser.\" An attacker with local access to the server where DPA Datastore Service is installed and knowledge of the password may potentially gain unauthorized access to the database. Note: The Datastore Service database cannot be accessed remotely using this account.",
"id": "GHSA-7c88-c2gq-h35v",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:31:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:31:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1206"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/22"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103376"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040484"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-7C8P-F6JQ-W42V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-24 18:31 – Updated: 2026-02-24 18:31Binardat 10G08-0800GSM network switch firmware version V300SP10260209 and prior contain hard-coded administrative credentials that cannot be changed by users. Knowledge of these credentials allows full administrative access to the device.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-27507"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-24T16:24:08Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Binardat 10G08-0800GSM network switch firmware version\u00a0V300SP10260209 and prior contain hard-coded administrative credentials that cannot be changed by users. Knowledge of these credentials allows full administrative access to the device.",
"id": "GHSA-7c8p-f6jq-w42v",
"modified": "2026-02-24T18:31:02Z",
"published": "2026-02-24T18:31:02Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27507"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.binardat.com/products/8-port-10-gigabit-sfp-managed-switch,-support-1g-sfp-and-10g-sfp-module,-160gbps-bandwidth,-l3-web-managed,-metal-fanless-fiber-binardat-network-switch"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/binardat-10g08-0800gsm-network-switch-hard-coded-credentials"
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"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"
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"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"
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}
GHSA-7F6F-MQG7-656V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:41 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:41An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. A hardcoded GEPON password for root is defined inside /etc/init.d/system-config.sh.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-27172"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-10T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. A hardcoded GEPON password for root is defined inside /etc/init.d/system-config.sh.",
"id": "GHSA-7f6f-mqg7-656v",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:41:51Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:41:51Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27172"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2021-01-12-fiberhome-ont-0day-vulnerabilities.html#telnet-linux-hardcoded-credentials"
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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.