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-F67X-QHC2-9243
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:12 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:12An issue was discovered in GamerPolls 0.4.6, related to config/environments/all.js and config/initializers/02_passport.js. An attacker can edit the Passport.js contents of the session cookie to contain the ID number of the account they wish to take over, and re-sign it using the hard coded secret.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-10966"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-06-05T15:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in GamerPolls 0.4.6, related to config/environments/all.js and config/initializers/02_passport.js. An attacker can edit the Passport.js contents of the session cookie to contain the ID number of the account they wish to take over, and re-sign it using the hard coded secret.",
"id": "GHSA-f67x-qhc2-9243",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:12:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:12:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10966"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/GamerPolls/gamerpolls.com/pull/56"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/GamerPolls/gamerpolls.com/blob/03ccbaf219410e0a45390d0efc12017f08a25282/config/environments/all.js#L58"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.digitalinterruption.com/single-post/2018/06/04/Are-Your-Cookies-Telling-Your-Fortune"
}
],
"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:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-F789-6FMG-9XHJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:20 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:20MEDHOST Connex contains hard-coded credentials that are used for customer database access. An attacker with knowledge of the hard-coded credentials and the ability to communicate directly with the database may be able to obtain or modify sensitive patient and financial information. Connex utilizes an IBM i DB2 user account for database access. The account name is HMSCXPDN. Its password is hard-coded in multiple places in the application. Customers do not have the option to change this password. The account has elevated DB2 roles, and can access all objects or database tables on the customer DB2 database. This account can access data through ODBC, FTP, and TELNET. Customers without Connex installed are still vulnerable because the MEDHOST setup program creates this account.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-11614"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-07-25T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "MEDHOST Connex contains hard-coded credentials that are used for customer database access. An attacker with knowledge of the hard-coded credentials and the ability to communicate directly with the database may be able to obtain or modify sensitive patient and financial information. Connex utilizes an IBM i DB2 user account for database access. The account name is HMSCXPDN. Its password is hard-coded in multiple places in the application. Customers do not have the option to change this password. The account has elevated DB2 roles, and can access all objects or database tables on the customer DB2 database. This account can access data through ODBC, FTP, and TELNET. Customers without Connex installed are still vulnerable because the MEDHOST setup program creates this account.",
"id": "GHSA-f789-6fmg-9xhj",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:20:33Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:20:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11614"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/59"
}
],
"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-F792-XP3G-685X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-17 21:30 – Updated: 2025-02-10 21:31ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility versions 9.12.1.x, 9.13.1.x and 9.14.1.x contain hard-coded credentials that could allow an attacker to view Deploy configuration information and modify the account credentials.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-21990"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-259",
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-17T20:15:07Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility versions 9.12.1.x, \n9.13.1.x and 9.14.1.x contain hard-coded credentials that could allow an\n attacker to view Deploy configuration information and modify the \naccount credentials.",
"id": "GHSA-f792-xp3g-685x",
"modified": "2025-02-10T21:31:29Z",
"published": "2024-04-17T21:30:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21990"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240411-0002"
}
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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:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-F7G3-49J4-GHP2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-26 00:31 – Updated: 2024-06-26 00:31A vulnerability in the default configuration of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) feature of Brocade Fabric OS versions before v9.0.0 could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to read data from an affected device via SNMP. The vulnerability is due to hard-coded, default community string in the configuration file for the SNMP daemon. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the static community string in SNMP version 1 queries to an affected device.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-5460"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-26T00:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the default configuration of the Simple Network \nManagement Protocol (SNMP) feature of Brocade Fabric OS versions before \nv9.0.0 could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to read data from \nan affected device via SNMP. The vulnerability is due to hard-coded, \ndefault community string in the configuration file for the SNMP daemon. \nAn attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the static \ncommunity string in SNMP version 1 queries to an affected device.",
"id": "GHSA-f7g3-49j4-ghp2",
"modified": "2024-06-26T00:31:43Z",
"published": "2024-06-26T00:31:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5460"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24409"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-F7H3-8QX9-5FH7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-03 18:30 – Updated: 2023-02-10 15:30TOTOLINK CA300-PoE V6.2c.884 was discovered to contain a hard code password for the telnet service which is stored in the component /etc/config/product.ini.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-24147"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-02-03T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "TOTOLINK CA300-PoE V6.2c.884 was discovered to contain a hard code password for the telnet service which is stored in the component /etc/config/product.ini.",
"id": "GHSA-f7h3-8qx9-5fh7",
"modified": "2023-02-10T15:30:26Z",
"published": "2023-02-03T18:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24147"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Double-q1015/CVE-vulns/blob/main/totolink_ca300-poe/telnet_hard_code/telnet_hard_code.md"
}
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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-F7PQ-M4G9-FRRJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-29 00:30 – Updated: 2026-04-29 15:30Snap One WattBox 800 and 820 series firmware versions prior to 2.10.0.0 contain undisclosed diagnostic HTTP endpoints that require only the device MAC address and service tag for authentication, both of which are printed in plaintext on the physical device label. Attackers with access to the device label or documentation containing these values can authenticate to the several endpoints and execute arbitrary commands as root on the device.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-41446"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-28T22:16:49Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Snap One WattBox 800 and 820 series firmware versions prior to 2.10.0.0 contain undisclosed diagnostic HTTP endpoints that require only the device MAC address and service tag for authentication, both of which are printed in plaintext on the physical device label. Attackers with access to the device label or documentation containing these values can authenticate to the several endpoints and execute arbitrary commands as root on the device.",
"id": "GHSA-f7pq-m4g9-frrj",
"modified": "2026-04-29T15:30:37Z",
"published": "2026-04-29T00:30:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41446"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://help.snapone.com/wb-8x0-fw/Content/FW%20RN/8x0/8x0%20series%20FW%20RN.htm"
}
],
"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:P/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-F7W3-5QRP-W366
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-10 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:51SmartSoft SmartBPM.NET has a vulnerability of using hard-coded machine key. An unauthenticated remote attacker can use the machine key to send serialized payload to the server to execute arbitrary code and disrupt service.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-37286"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-10T02:15:45Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "SmartSoft SmartBPM.NET has a vulnerability of using hard-coded machine key. An unauthenticated remote attacker can use the machine key to send serialized payload to the server to execute arbitrary code and disrupt service.",
"id": "GHSA-f7w3-5qrp-w366",
"modified": "2024-04-04T05:51:08Z",
"published": "2023-07-10T03:30:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37286"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7221-438c6-1.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-F84W-XQ57-RQF4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-05 06:31 – Updated: 2025-11-03 21:33Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) before Virtual Appliance Host 22.0.933 Application 20.0.2368 allows Hardcoded AWS API Key V-2024-006.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-27643"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-05T06:15:35Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) before Virtual Appliance Host 22.0.933 Application 20.0.2368 allows Hardcoded AWS API Key V-2024-006.",
"id": "GHSA-f84w-xq57-rqf4",
"modified": "2025-11-03T21:33:05Z",
"published": "2025-03-05T06:31:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27643"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://help.printerlogic.com/saas/Print/Security/Security-Bulletins.htm"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2025-04-08-vasion-printerlogic-83-vulnerabilities.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/18"
}
],
"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-F897-875P-23X7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-12 00:00 – Updated: 2024-11-26 16:14FreeTAKServer 1.9.8 contains a hardcoded Flask secret key which allows attackers to create crafted cookies to bypass authentication or escalate privileges.
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"affected": [
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 1.9.8"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "FreeTAKServer"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.9.8.5"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-25510"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-03-14T23:16:48Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-11T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "FreeTAKServer 1.9.8 contains a hardcoded Flask secret key which allows attackers to create crafted cookies to bypass authentication or escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-f897-875p-23x7",
"modified": "2024-11-26T16:14:14Z",
"published": "2022-03-12T00:00:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25510"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/FreeTAKTeam/FreeTakServer/issues/292"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/FreeTAKTeam/FreeTakServer"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/freetakserver/PYSEC-2022-43135.yaml"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Hard coded credentials in FreeTAKServer"
}
GHSA-F89F-668C-HRHG
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 telnet daemon on port 23/tcp can be abused with the gpon/gpon credentials.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-27165"
],
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-10T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. The telnet daemon on port 23/tcp can be abused with the gpon/gpon credentials.",
"id": "GHSA-f89f-668c-hrhg",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:41:50Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:41:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27165"
},
{
"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.