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.
2320 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
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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"severity": "HIGH"
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"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": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24147"
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"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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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
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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"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": [
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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"
},
{
"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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"CVE-2023-37286"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-10T02:15:45Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"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": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37286"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7221-438c6-1.html"
}
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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"
}
]
}
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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"CVE-2025-27643"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-05T06:15:35Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"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": [
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"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"
}
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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-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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"name": "FreeTAKServer"
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"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
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"fixed": "1.9.8.5"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-25510"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-03-14T23:16:48Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-11T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"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": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25510"
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"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"
}
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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:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"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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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-27165"
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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 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": [
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"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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GHSA-F8PF-CXCQ-JRHM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:32 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:32NVIDIA DGX servers, all BMC firmware versions prior to 3.38.30, contain a vulnerability in the AMI BMC firmware in which it uses a hard-coded RC4 cipher key, which may lead to information disclosure.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-11615"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-29T04:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "NVIDIA DGX servers, all BMC firmware versions prior to 3.38.30, contain a vulnerability in the AMI BMC firmware in which it uses a hard-coded RC4 cipher key, which may lead to information disclosure.",
"id": "GHSA-f8pf-cxcq-jrhm",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:32:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:32:29Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11615"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5010"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-F96P-2MG2-2P89
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-19 09:31 – Updated: 2024-08-01 15:31Use of hard-coded credentials issue exists in Ricoh Streamline NX PC Client ver.3.7.2 and earlier. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker may obtain LocalSystem Account of the PC where the product is installed. As a result, unintended operations may be performed on the PC.
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"CVE-2024-36480"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-19T07:15:46Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Use of hard-coded credentials issue exists in Ricoh Streamline NX PC Client ver.3.7.2 and earlier. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker may obtain LocalSystem Account of the PC where the product is installed. As a result, unintended operations may be performed on the PC.",
"id": "GHSA-f96p-2mg2-2p89",
"modified": "2024-08-01T15:31:49Z",
"published": "2024-06-19T09:31:16Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36480"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN00442488"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ricoh.com/products/security/vulnerabilities/vul?id=ricoh-2024-000005"
}
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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"
}
]
}
GHSA-FC5J-W57X-FV6J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-15 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-24 00:00A vulnerability has been identified in Teamcenter V12.4 (All versions < V12.4.0.13), Teamcenter V13.0 (All versions < V13.0.0.9), Teamcenter V13.1 (All versions < V13.1.0.9), Teamcenter V13.2 (All versions), Teamcenter V13.3 (All versions < V13.3.0.3), Teamcenter V14.0 (All versions). Java EE Server Manager HTML Adaptor in Teamcenter consists of default hardcoded credentials. Access to the application allows a user to perform a series of actions that could potentially lead to remote code execution with elevated permissions.
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-14T10:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in Teamcenter V12.4 (All versions \u003c V12.4.0.13), Teamcenter V13.0 (All versions \u003c V13.0.0.9), Teamcenter V13.1 (All versions \u003c V13.1.0.9), Teamcenter V13.2 (All versions), Teamcenter V13.3 (All versions \u003c V13.3.0.3), Teamcenter V14.0 (All versions). Java EE Server Manager HTML Adaptor in Teamcenter consists of default hardcoded credentials. Access to the application allows a user to perform a series of actions that could potentially lead to remote code execution with elevated permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-fc5j-w57x-fv6j",
"modified": "2022-06-24T00:00:33Z",
"published": "2022-06-15T00:00:28Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-31619"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-220589.pdf"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-FC63-XPP9-GFJJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-18 18:31 – Updated: 2026-03-23 18:30The web interface of the WiFi Extender WDR201A (HW V2.1, FW LFMZX28040922V1.02) contains hardcoded credential disclosure mechanisms (in the form of Server Side Include) within multiple server-side web pages, including login.shtml and settings.shtml. These pages embed server-side execution directives that dynamically retrieve and expose the web administration password from non-volatile memory at runtime.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-18T18:16:27Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "The web interface of the WiFi Extender WDR201A (HW V2.1, FW LFMZX28040922V1.02) contains hardcoded credential disclosure mechanisms (in the form of Server Side Include) within multiple server-side web pages, including login.shtml and settings.shtml. These pages embed server-side execution directives that dynamically retrieve and expose the web administration password from non-volatile memory at runtime.",
"id": "GHSA-fc63-xpp9-gfjj",
"modified": "2026-03-23T18:30:26Z",
"published": "2026-03-18T18:31:18Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-30701"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://mstreet97.github.io/security-research/iot/vulnerability-disclosure/cybersecurity/cve/2026/02/18/From-Blackbox-to-Whitebox-Multiple-CVEs-in-a-Consumer-WiFi-Extender.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/yeapook/#:~:text=Established%20in%202015.%2CDistrict%2C%20Shenzhen%2C%20Guangdong%2C%20China"
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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.