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.
2181 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-FGMR-RPCG-M7F6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:45 – Updated: 2022-12-06 21:30Crestron AM-100 with firmware 1.6.0.2 and AM-101 with firmware 2.7.0.2 stores usernames, passwords, and other configuration options in the file generated via the "export configuration" feature. The configuration file is encrypted using the awenc binary. The same binary can be used to decrypt any configuration file since all the encryption logic is hard coded. A local attacker can use this vulnerability to gain access to devices username and passwords.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-3938"
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-04-30T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Crestron AM-100 with firmware 1.6.0.2 and AM-101 with firmware 2.7.0.2 stores usernames, passwords, and other configuration options in the file generated via the \"export configuration\" feature. The configuration file is encrypted using the awenc binary. The same binary can be used to decrypt any configuration file since all the encryption logic is hard coded. A local attacker can use this vulnerability to gain access to devices username and passwords.",
"id": "GHSA-fgmr-rpcg-m7f6",
"modified": "2022-12-06T21:30:44Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:45:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-3938"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-20"
}
],
"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:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FH3F-J952-25X6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-02 21:30 – Updated: 2026-06-03 18:33Dräger SC Monitoring devices (SC 6002XL, SC 6802XL, SC 7000, SC 8000, SC 9000 XL) contain hard-coded plaintext credentials in source code and a denial-of-service vulnerability that allows local and remote attackers to compromise device integrity across all software versions. A local attacker with direct device access can use the hard-coded credentials to access service and clinical accounts and alter device configuration, while a remote attacker can send malformed network packets to cause repeated device reboots, ultimately resulting in loss of network connectivity and disruption of patient monitoring.
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"CVE-2019-25722"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-02T20:16:23Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Dr\u00e4ger SC Monitoring devices (SC 6002XL, SC 6802XL, SC 7000, SC 8000, SC 9000 XL) contain hard-coded plaintext credentials in source code and a denial-of-service vulnerability that allows local and remote attackers to compromise device integrity across all software versions. A local attacker with direct device access can use the hard-coded credentials to access service and clinical accounts and alter device configuration, while a remote attacker can send malformed network packets to cause repeated device reboots, ultimately resulting in loss of network connectivity and disruption of patient monitoring.",
"id": "GHSA-fh3f-j952-25x6",
"modified": "2026-06-03T18:33:08Z",
"published": "2026-06-02T21:30:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25722"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://static.draeger.com/security"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://static.draeger.com/security/download/2019-11-27-Draeger-SC7000-SC9000-security-advisory-update-v1-5.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dr-ger-sc-monitoring-devices-hard-coded-credentials-and-dos"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/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-FH4V-QFGJ-JXXW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-13 09:30 – Updated: 2024-02-13 09:30A vulnerability has been identified in Location Intelligence Perpetual Large (9DE5110-8CA13-1AX0) (All versions < V4.3), Location Intelligence Perpetual Medium (9DE5110-8CA12-1AX0) (All versions < V4.3), Location Intelligence Perpetual Non-Prod (9DE5110-8CA10-1AX0) (All versions < V4.3), Location Intelligence Perpetual Small (9DE5110-8CA11-1AX0) (All versions < V4.3), Location Intelligence SUS Large (9DE5110-8CA13-1BX0) (All versions < V4.3), Location Intelligence SUS Medium (9DE5110-8CA12-1BX0) (All versions < V4.3), Location Intelligence SUS Non-Prod (9DE5110-8CA10-1BX0) (All versions < V4.3), Location Intelligence SUS Small (9DE5110-8CA11-1BX0) (All versions < V4.3). Affected products use a hard-coded secret value for the computation of a Keyed-Hash Message Authentication Code. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain full administrative access to the application.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-23816"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-13T09:15:50Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in Location Intelligence Perpetual Large (9DE5110-8CA13-1AX0) (All versions \u003c V4.3), Location Intelligence Perpetual Medium (9DE5110-8CA12-1AX0) (All versions \u003c V4.3), Location Intelligence Perpetual Non-Prod (9DE5110-8CA10-1AX0) (All versions \u003c V4.3), Location Intelligence Perpetual Small (9DE5110-8CA11-1AX0) (All versions \u003c V4.3), Location Intelligence SUS Large (9DE5110-8CA13-1BX0) (All versions \u003c V4.3), Location Intelligence SUS Medium (9DE5110-8CA12-1BX0) (All versions \u003c V4.3), Location Intelligence SUS Non-Prod (9DE5110-8CA10-1BX0) (All versions \u003c V4.3), Location Intelligence SUS Small (9DE5110-8CA11-1BX0) (All versions \u003c V4.3). Affected products use a hard-coded secret value for the computation of a Keyed-Hash Message Authentication Code. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain full administrative access to the application.",
"id": "GHSA-fh4v-qfgj-jxxw",
"modified": "2024-02-13T09:30:33Z",
"published": "2024-02-13T09:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23816"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-580228.html"
}
],
"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-FH83-6QJG-WH4V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-10 09:31 – Updated: 2025-03-12 12:30Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in GE Vernova EnerVista UR Setup allows Privilege Escalation. The local user database is encrypted using an hardcoded password retrievable by an attacker analyzing the application code.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-27255"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-10T09:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in GE Vernova EnerVista UR Setup allows Privilege Escalation. The local user database is encrypted using an hardcoded password retrievable by an attacker analyzing the application code.",
"id": "GHSA-fh83-6qjg-wh4v",
"modified": "2025-03-12T12:30:57Z",
"published": "2025-03-10T09:31:48Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27255"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.gevernova.com/grid-solutions/app/DownloadFile.aspx?prod=urfamily\u0026type=21\u0026file=76"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisories-cve-2025-27255"
}
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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:U/C:L/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FHHQ-87CF-828W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-04 15:31 – Updated: 2025-09-19 21:31The Four-Faith F3x36 router using firmware v2.0.0 is vulnerable to authentication bypass due to hard-coded credentials in the administrative web server. An attacker with knowledge of the credentials can gain administrative access via crafted HTTP requests. This issue appears similar to CVE-2023-32645.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-9643"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-489",
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-04T15:15:19Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Four-Faith\u00a0F3x36 router using firmware v2.0.0 is vulnerable to authentication bypass due to hard-coded credentials in the administrative web server. An attacker with knowledge of the credentials can gain administrative access via crafted HTTP requests. This issue appears similar to CVE-2023-32645.",
"id": "GHSA-fhhq-87cf-828w",
"modified": "2025-09-19T21:31:15Z",
"published": "2025-02-04T15:31:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9643"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1752"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vulncheck.com/advisories/four-faith-hard-coded-creds"
}
],
"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-FHQP-R39F-9W65
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:00 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:00Juniper Networks Contrail Service Orchestration releases prior to 3.3.0 have Cassandra service enabled by default with hardcoded credentials. These credentials allow network based attackers unauthorized access to information stored in Cassandra.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-0038"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-07-11T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Juniper Networks Contrail Service Orchestration releases prior to 3.3.0 have Cassandra service enabled by default with hardcoded credentials. These credentials allow network based attackers unauthorized access to information stored in Cassandra.",
"id": "GHSA-fhqp-r39f-9w65",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:00:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:00:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0038"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10872"
}
],
"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-FHV3-95JG-VJRH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-29 15:31 – Updated: 2025-05-29 18:31Netwrix Directory Manager (formerly Imanami GroupID) through v.10.0.7784.0 has a hard-coded password.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-48748"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-29T15:15:34Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Netwrix Directory Manager (formerly Imanami GroupID) through v.10.0.7784.0 has a hard-coded password.",
"id": "GHSA-fhv3-95jg-vjrh",
"modified": "2025-05-29T18:31:19Z",
"published": "2025-05-29T15:31:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-48748"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.netwrix.com/t/adv-2025-013-hard-coded-password-in-netwrix-directory-manager-formerly-imanami-groupid-v10-and-earlier/13945"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FJ2F-9P45-MVJP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 03:30 – Updated: 2024-05-03 03:30NETGEAR RAX30 Use of Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the system configuration. The system contains a hardcoded user account which can be used to access the CLI service as a low-privileged user. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-19660.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-34284"
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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": "2024-05-03T02:15:27Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "NETGEAR RAX30 Use of Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the system configuration. The system contains a hardcoded user account which can be used to access the CLI service as a low-privileged user. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-19660.",
"id": "GHSA-fj2f-9p45-mvjp",
"modified": "2024-05-03T03:30:51Z",
"published": "2024-05-03T03:30:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34284"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.netgear.com/000065650/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2023-0003-PSV-2023-0004?article=000065650"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-838"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-FJ49-XVP9-P96Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-27 00:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:57Hardcoded manufacturer credentials and an OS command injection vulnerability in the /cgi-bin/mft/ directory on ABUS TVIP TVIP20050 LM.1.6.18, TVIP10051 LM.1.6.18, TVIP11050 MG.1.6.03.05, TVIP20550 LM.1.6.18, TVIP10050 LM.1.6.18, TVIP11550 MG.1.6.03, TVIP21050 MG.1.6.03, and TVIP51550 MG.1.6.03 cameras allow remote attackers to execute code as root.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-17558"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-78",
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-26T22:15:08Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Hardcoded manufacturer credentials and an OS command injection vulnerability in the /cgi-bin/mft/ directory on ABUS TVIP TVIP20050 LM.1.6.18, TVIP10051 LM.1.6.18, TVIP11050 MG.1.6.03.05, TVIP20550 LM.1.6.18, TVIP10050 LM.1.6.18, TVIP11550 MG.1.6.03, TVIP21050 MG.1.6.03, and TVIP51550 MG.1.6.03 cameras allow remote attackers to execute code as root.",
"id": "GHSA-fj49-xvp9-p96q",
"modified": "2024-04-04T08:57:12Z",
"published": "2023-10-27T00:30:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-17558"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sec.maride.cc/posts/abus"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ccc.de/en/updates/2019/update-nicht-verfugbar-hersteller-nicht-zu-erreichen"
}
],
"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"
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}
GHSA-FJ6F-975W-5XRX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-22 18:30 – Updated: 2025-09-23 21:30AiKaan Cloud Controller uses a single hardcoded SSH private key and the username proxyuser for remote terminal access to all managed IoT/edge devices. When an administrator initiates "Open Remote Terminal" from the AiKaan dashboard, the controller sends this same static private key to the target device. The device then uses it to establish a reverse SSH tunnel to a remote access server, enabling browser-based SSH access for the administrator. Because the same proxyuser account and SSH key are reused across all customer environments: - An attacker who obtains the key (e.g., by intercepting it in transit, extracting it from the remote access server, or from a compromised admin account) can impersonate any managed device. - They can establish unauthorized reverse SSH tunnels and interact with devices without the owner's consent. This is a design flaw in the authentication model: compromise of a single key compromises the trust boundary between the controller and devices.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-57601"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-22T16:15:45Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "AiKaan Cloud Controller uses a single hardcoded SSH private key and the username `proxyuser` for remote terminal access to all managed IoT/edge devices. When an administrator initiates \"Open Remote Terminal\" from the AiKaan dashboard, the controller sends this same static private key to the target device. The device then uses it to establish a reverse SSH tunnel to a remote access server, enabling browser-based SSH access for the administrator. Because the same `proxyuser` account and SSH key are reused across all customer environments: - An attacker who obtains the key (e.g., by intercepting it in transit, extracting it from the remote access server, or from a compromised admin account) can impersonate any managed device. - They can establish unauthorized reverse SSH tunnels and interact with devices without the owner\u0027s consent. This is a design flaw in the authentication model: compromise of a single key compromises the trust boundary between the controller and devices.",
"id": "GHSA-fj6f-975w-5xrx",
"modified": "2025-09-23T21:30:54Z",
"published": "2025-09-22T18:30:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-57601"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Shubhangborkar/aikaan-vulnerabilities/blob/main/cve1-shared-ssh-key.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: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.