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-8GWV-JHP2-F22W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:14 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:14A vulnerability in the Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access an affected device by using an account that has a default, static password. This account does not have administrator privileges. The vulnerability exists because the affected software has a user account with a default, static password. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by remotely connecting to the affected system using this account. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the CSPC using the default account. For Cisco CSPC 2.7.x, Cisco fixed this vulnerability in Release 2.7.4.6. For Cisco CSPC 2.8.x, Cisco fixed this vulnerability in Release 2.8.1.2.
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"details": "A vulnerability in the Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access an affected device by using an account that has a default, static password. This account does not have administrator privileges. The vulnerability exists because the affected software has a user account with a default, static password. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by remotely connecting to the affected system using this account. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the CSPC using the default account. For Cisco CSPC 2.7.x, Cisco fixed this vulnerability in Release 2.7.4.6. For Cisco CSPC 2.8.x, Cisco fixed this vulnerability in Release 2.8.1.2.",
"id": "GHSA-8gwv-jhp2-f22w",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:14:51Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:14:51Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1723"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190313-cspcscv"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.info-sec.ca/advisories/Cisco-Collector.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107405"
}
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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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}
GHSA-8GX6-X5W3-GH9M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-05 00:29 – Updated: 2024-03-21 03:34** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** QNAP F_VioCard 2312 and F_VioGate 2308 have hardcoded entries in authorized_keys files. NOTE: 1. All active models are not affected. The last affected model was EOL since 2010. 2. The legacy authorization mechanism is no longer adopted in all active models.
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"CVE-2013-6276"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-08-09T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** QNAP F_VioCard 2312 and F_VioGate 2308 have hardcoded entries in authorized_keys files. NOTE: 1. All active models are not affected. The last affected model was EOL since 2010. 2. The legacy authorization mechanism is no longer adopted in all active models.",
"id": "GHSA-8gx6-x5w3-gh9m",
"modified": "2024-03-21T03:34:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-05T00:29:42Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-6276"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://firmware.re/vulns/acsa-2013-002.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210320190014/http://firmware.re/vulns/acsa-2013-002.php"
}
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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"
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GHSA-8H2M-RX7G-R9GV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:03 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:03The express install, which is the suggested way to install Puppet Enterprise, gives the user a URL at the end of the install to set the admin password. If they do not use that URL, there is an overlooked default password for the admin user. This was resolved in Puppet Enterprise 2019.0.3 and 2018.1.9.
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"CVE-2019-10694"
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-12-12T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The express install, which is the suggested way to install Puppet Enterprise, gives the user a URL at the end of the install to set the admin password. If they do not use that URL, there is an overlooked default password for the admin user. This was resolved in Puppet Enterprise 2019.0.3 and 2018.1.9.",
"id": "GHSA-8h2m-rx7g-r9gv",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:03:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:03:19Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10694"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-10694"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-8HH4-HM7V-F7Q5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-11 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:50Use of hard-coded credentials in some Intel(R) Unison(TM) software before version 10.12 may allow an authenticated user user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-44612"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-11T03:15:16Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Use of hard-coded credentials in some Intel(R) Unison(TM) software before version 10.12 may allow an authenticated user user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-8hh4-hm7v-f7q5",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:50:30Z",
"published": "2023-08-11T03:30:20Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-44612"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00897.html"
}
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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-8J2V-WPMP-5J96
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:38 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:38Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System version 6.05 (model 35700BAX) with wireless battery module (WBM) version 16 has a default account with hard-coded credentials used with the FTP protocol. Baxter asserts no files can be transferred to or from the WBM using this account. Baxter has released a new version of the SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System, Version 8, which incorporates hardware and software changes.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-5434"
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-03-26T15:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System version 6.05 (model 35700BAX) with wireless battery module (WBM) version 16 has a default account with hard-coded credentials used with the FTP protocol. Baxter asserts no files can be transferred to or from the WBM using this account. Baxter has released a new version of the SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System, Version 8, which incorporates hardware and software changes.",
"id": "GHSA-8j2v-wpmp-5j96",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:38:58Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:38:58Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-5434"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-181-01"
}
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"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"
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}
GHSA-8J46-PM7J-WH94
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-19 18:31 – Updated: 2024-11-22 21:32Tenda W30E v2.0 V16.01.0.8 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-2024-52789"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-19T17:15:56Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Tenda W30E v2.0 V16.01.0.8 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.",
"id": "GHSA-8j46-pm7j-wh94",
"modified": "2024-11-22T21:32:12Z",
"published": "2024-11-19T18:31:05Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-52789"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://colorful-meadow-5b9.notion.site/W30E_HardCode_vuln-13dc216a1c30805998f8d994f966760a"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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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-8J5G-5398-WGWQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-14 12:30 – Updated: 2026-05-14 12:30Comarch ERP Optima client makes use of a hard-coded password for a database user. These credentials cannot be changed. It is possible for a remote attacker to gain an access to the database with elevated privileges including executing system commands on a server. This issue has been fixed in version 2026.4
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-68421"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-14T11:16:17Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Comarch ERP Optima client makes use of a hard-coded password for a database user. These credentials cannot be changed. It is possible for a remote attacker to gain an access to the database with elevated privileges including executing system commands on a server.\nThis issue has been fixed in version 2026.4",
"id": "GHSA-8j5g-5398-wgwq",
"modified": "2026-05-14T12:30:27Z",
"published": "2026-05-14T12:30:27Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68421"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.pl/posts/2026/05/CVE-2025-68420"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.comarch.pl/erp/comarch-optima"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/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-8J6V-82X4-PG34
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-24 21:30 – Updated: 2025-12-24 21:30FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera 1.32.16 contains hard-coded SSH and web panel credentials that cannot be changed through normal camera operations. Attackers can exploit these persistent credentials to gain unauthorized shell access and login to multiple camera interfaces using predefined username and password combinations.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-25138"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-24T20:15:47Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "FLIR AX8 Thermal Camera 1.32.16 contains hard-coded SSH and web panel credentials that cannot be changed through normal camera operations. Attackers can exploit these persistent credentials to gain unauthorized shell access and login to multiple camera interfaces using predefined username and password combinations.",
"id": "GHSA-8j6v-82x4-pg34",
"modified": "2025-12-24T21:30:31Z",
"published": "2025-12-24T21:30:31Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-25138"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45629"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.flir.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-5494.php"
}
],
"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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"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-8JFV-VFXW-8Q23
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-27 00:00 – Updated: 2025-05-21 18:32Contec FXA3200 version 1.13 and under were discovered to contain a hard coded hash password for root stored in the component /etc/shadow. As the password strength is weak, it can be cracked in few minutes. Through this credential, a malicious actor can access the Wireless LAN Manager interface and open the telnet port then sniff the traffic or inject any malware.
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"CVE-2022-36159"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-26T11:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Contec FXA3200 version 1.13 and under were discovered to contain a hard coded hash password for root stored in the component /etc/shadow. As the password strength is weak, it can be cracked in few minutes. Through this credential, a malicious actor can access the Wireless LAN Manager interface and open the telnet port then sniff the traffic or inject any malware.",
"id": "GHSA-8jfv-vfxw-8q23",
"modified": "2025-05-21T18:32:58Z",
"published": "2022-09-27T00:00:22Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36159"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/Nwqda/aac33d1936d2b514a3268f145345abb4"
},
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"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU98305100"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://samy.link/blog/contec-flexlan-fxa2000-and-fxa3000-series-vulnerability-repo"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.contec.com/products-services/computer-networking/flexlan-fx/fx-accesspoint/fxa3200/feature/#section"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-8JGQ-23X7-86XM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:00 – Updated: 2022-10-14 12:00Linear eMerge E3-Series devices have Hard-coded Credentials.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-7261"
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-07-02T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Linear eMerge E3-Series devices have Hard-coded Credentials.",
"id": "GHSA-8jgq-23x7-86xm",
"modified": "2022-10-14T12:00:22Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T22:00:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-7261"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://applied-risk.com/labs/advisories"
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"url": "https://www.applied-risk.com/resources/ar-2019-005"
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"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155267/Nortek-Linear-eMerge-E3-Access-Controller-1.00-06-SSH-FTP-Remote-Root.html"
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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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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.