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.
2178 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-GRM9-4M4R-6PM9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:27 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:27In projectworlds Online Book Store 1.0 Use of Hard-coded Credentials in source code leads to admin panel access.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-24115"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-08-31T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "In projectworlds Online Book Store 1.0 Use of Hard-coded Credentials in source code leads to admin panel access.",
"id": "GHSA-grm9-4m4r-6pm9",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:27:00Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:27:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24115"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://medium.com/@th3cyb3rc0p/cve-2020-24115-use-of-hardcoded-credentials-in-source-code-leads-to-admin-panel-access-77e5028ec9af"
},
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"url": "https://systemweakness.com/cve-2020-24115-use-of-hardcoded-credentials-in-source-code-leads-to-admin-panel-access-77e5028ec9af"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-GRPX-2Q9C-2WG3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-15 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-22 00:00Hard-coded credentials in the B. Braun Melsungen AG SpaceCom Version L81/U61 and earlier, and the Data module compactplus Versions A10 and A11 enable attackers with command line access to access the device’s Wi-Fi module.
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"CVE-2020-25168"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-14T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
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"details": "Hard-coded credentials in the B. Braun Melsungen AG SpaceCom Version L81/U61 and earlier, and the Data module compactplus Versions A10 and A11 enable attackers with command line access to access the device\u2019s Wi-Fi module.",
"id": "GHSA-grpx-2q9c-2wg3",
"modified": "2022-04-22T00:00:46Z",
"published": "2022-04-15T00:00:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25168"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.bbraun.com/en/products-and-therapies/services/b-braun-vulnerability-disclosure-policy/security-advisory.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-20-296-02"
}
],
"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:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-GRW5-HMPF-442M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:01 – Updated: 2024-04-04 02:40Use of a hardcoded cryptographic key in the FortiGuard services communication protocol may allow a Man in the middle with knowledge of the key to eavesdrop on and modify information (URL/SPAM services in FortiOS 5.6, and URL/SPAM/AV services in FortiOS 6.0.; URL rating in FortiClient) sent and received from Fortiguard severs by decrypting these messages.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-9195"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-11-21T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Use of a hardcoded cryptographic key in the FortiGuard services communication protocol may allow a Man in the middle with knowledge of the key to eavesdrop on and modify information (URL/SPAM services in FortiOS 5.6, and URL/SPAM/AV services in FortiOS 6.0.; URL rating in FortiClient) sent and received from Fortiguard severs by decrypting these messages.",
"id": "GHSA-grw5-hmpf-442m",
"modified": "2024-04-04T02:40:15Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:01:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-9195"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-18-100"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Nov/38"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Nov/42"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155463/FortiOS-6.0.6-FortiClientWindows-6.0.6-FortiClientMac-6.2.1-XOR-Encryption.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Nov/22"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Nov/28"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-GV5J-2376-G8MR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-16 00:30 – Updated: 2026-01-16 00:30Denver SHC-150 Smart Wifi Camera contains a hardcoded telnet credential vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access a Linux shell. Attackers can connect to port 23 using the default credential to execute arbitrary commands on the camera's operating system.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47796"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-16T00:16:23Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Denver SHC-150 Smart Wifi Camera contains a hardcoded telnet credential vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access a Linux shell. Attackers can connect to port 23 using the default credential to execute arbitrary commands on the camera\u0027s operating system.",
"id": "GHSA-gv5j-2376-g8mr",
"modified": "2026-01-16T00:30:55Z",
"published": "2026-01-16T00:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47796"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50160"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/denver-smart-wifi-camera-shc-telnet-remote-code-execution-rce"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://old.denver.eu/products/smart-home-security/ip-camera-/indoor/c-1024/c-1245"
}
],
"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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"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-GV5M-4FG8-R764
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-28 12:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 15:30Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Microchip Time Provider 4100 allows Malicious Manual Software Update.This issue affects Time Provider 4100: before 2.5.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-9497"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-28T11:16:35Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Microchip Time Provider 4100 allows Malicious Manual Software Update.This issue affects Time Provider 4100: before 2.5.0.",
"id": "GHSA-gv5m-4fg8-r764",
"modified": "2026-04-01T15:30:58Z",
"published": "2026-03-28T12:30:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-9497"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.gruppotim.it/en/footer/TIM-red-team.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.microchip.com/en-us/solutions/technologies/embedded-security/how-to-report-potential-product-security-vulnerabilities/timeprovider-4100-hardcoded-upgrade-decryption-passwords"
}
],
"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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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:L/SI:H/SA:L/E:P/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-GVGQ-V22Q-GHQQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:20 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:20Airangel HSMX Gateway devices through 5.2.04 have Hard-coded Database Credentials.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-40519"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-10T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Airangel HSMX Gateway devices through 5.2.04 have Hard-coded Database Credentials.",
"id": "GHSA-gvgq-v22q-ghqq",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:20:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:20:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40519"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://airangel.com/hsmx-gateway"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://etizazmohsin.com/hsmx.html#database"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-GW5Q-H7W3-6J9Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:32 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:32IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 153386.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-1944"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-02-21T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 153386.",
"id": "GHSA-gw5q-h7w3-6j9q",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:32:28Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:32:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1944"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/153386"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10872142"
}
],
"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-GW9G-MQHH-8P6H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:50 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:17A vulnerability in the Cisco FindIT Network Management Software virtual machine (VM) images could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker who has access to the VM console to log in to the device with a static account that has root privileges. The vulnerability is due to the presence of an account with static credentials in the underlying Linux operating system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the command line of the affected VM with the static account. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in with root-level privileges. This vulnerability affects only Cisco FindIT Network Manager and Cisco FindIT Network Probe Release 1.1.4 if these products are using Cisco-supplied VM images. No other releases or deployment models are known to be vulnerable.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-1919"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-07-17T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the Cisco FindIT Network Management Software virtual machine (VM) images could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker who has access to the VM console to log in to the device with a static account that has root privileges. The vulnerability is due to the presence of an account with static credentials in the underlying Linux operating system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the command line of the affected VM with the static account. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in with root-level privileges. This vulnerability affects only Cisco FindIT Network Manager and Cisco FindIT Network Probe Release 1.1.4 if these products are using Cisco-supplied VM images. No other releases or deployment models are known to be vulnerable.",
"id": "GHSA-gw9g-mqhh-8p6h",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:17:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:50:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1919"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190717-cfnm-statcred"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109305"
}
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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-GWQP-V8M6-GJCC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-15 12:30 – Updated: 2024-10-15 12:30The devices contain two hard coded user accounts with hardcoded passwords that allow an unauthenticated remote attacker for full control of the affected devices.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-45275"
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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": "2024-10-15T11:15:12Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The devices contain two hard coded user accounts with hardcoded passwords that allow an unauthenticated remote attacker for full control of the affected devices.",
"id": "GHSA-gwqp-v8m6-gjcc",
"modified": "2024-10-15T12:30:37Z",
"published": "2024-10-15T12:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45275"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-056"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-066"
}
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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-GWXX-V9RG-CVCC
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 web daemon contains the hardcoded admin / CUadmin credentials for an ISP.
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"CVE-2021-27146"
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"CWE-798"
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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. The web daemon contains the hardcoded admin / CUadmin credentials for an ISP.",
"id": "GHSA-gwxx-v9rg-cvcc",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:41:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:41:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27146"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2021-01-12-fiberhome-ont-0day-vulnerabilities.html#httpd-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.