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.
2321 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-J3GQ-75J7-7266
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:41 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:41Battelle V2I Hub 2.5.1 contains hard-coded credentials for the administrative account. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to log in as an admin on any installation and gain unauthorized access to the system.
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"CVE-2018-1000625"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-12-28T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Battelle V2I Hub 2.5.1 contains hard-coded credentials for the administrative account. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to log in as an admin on any installation and gain unauthorized access to the system.",
"id": "GHSA-j3gq-75j7-7266",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:41:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:41:37Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000625"
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"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/147302"
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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-J4F3-JW82-8MRW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:36 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:36A Use of Hard-Coded Cryptographic Key issue was discovered in Mirion Technologies DMC 3000 Transmitter Module, iPam Transmitter f/DMC 2000, RDS-31 iTX and variants (including RSD31-AM Package), DRM-1/2 and variants (including Solar PWR Package), DRM and RDS Based Boundary Monitors, External Transmitters, Telepole II, and MESH Repeater (Telemetry Enabled Devices). An unchangeable, factory-set key is included in the 900 MHz transmitter firmware.
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"CVE-2017-9649"
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-09-20T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A Use of Hard-Coded Cryptographic Key issue was discovered in Mirion Technologies DMC 3000 Transmitter Module, iPam Transmitter f/DMC 2000, RDS-31 iTX and variants (including RSD31-AM Package), DRM-1/2 and variants (including Solar PWR Package), DRM and RDS Based Boundary Monitors, External Transmitters, Telepole II, and MESH Repeater (Telemetry Enabled Devices). An unchangeable, factory-set key is included in the 900 MHz transmitter firmware.",
"id": "GHSA-j4f3-jw82-8mrw",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:36:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:36:05Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9649"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-208-02"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100001"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J4H3-2W39-XVRF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:17 – Updated: 2024-11-26 18:38Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software and Cisco Firepower User Agent Software could allow an attacker to access a sensitive part of an affected system with a high-privileged account. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-3301"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-05-06T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
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"details": "Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software and Cisco Firepower User Agent Software could allow an attacker to access a sensitive part of an affected system with a high-privileged account. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.",
"id": "GHSA-j4h3-2w39-xvrf",
"modified": "2024-11-26T18:38:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:17:18Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3301"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-fmcua-statcred-weeCcZct"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J4MF-H43H-V2V6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:56 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:57ifw8 Router ROM v4.31 allows credential disclosure by reading the action/usermanager.htm HTML source code.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-16313"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-09-14T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "ifw8 Router ROM v4.31 allows credential disclosure by reading the action/usermanager.htm HTML source code.",
"id": "GHSA-j4mf-h43h-v2v6",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:57:07Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:56:12Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16313"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.iwantacve.cn/index.php/archives/311"
}
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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-J4XM-9JMH-G7CV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-02 15:31 – Updated: 2025-05-02 15:31An issue was discovered on goTenna v1 devices with app 5.5.3 and firmware 0.25.5. The verification token used for sending SMS through a goTenna server is hardcoded in the app.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-32889"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-01T18:15:56Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered on goTenna v1 devices with app 5.5.3 and firmware 0.25.5. The verification token used for sending SMS through a goTenna server is hardcoded in the app.",
"id": "GHSA-j4xm-9jmh-g7cv",
"modified": "2025-05-02T15:31:44Z",
"published": "2025-05-02T15:31:44Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-32889"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Dollarhyde/goTenna_v1_and_Mesh_vulnerabilities"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gotenna.com"
}
],
"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:L/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J52H-9PPW-G36V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-14 18:30 – Updated: 2025-07-14 18:30Tenda CP3 Pro Firmware V22.5.4.93 contains a hardcoded root password hash in the /etc/passwd file and /etc/passwd-. An attacker with access to the firmware image can extract and attempt to crack the root password hash, potentially obtaining administrative access
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"CVE-2025-52363"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-14T18:15:23Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Tenda CP3 Pro Firmware V22.5.4.93 contains a hardcoded root password hash in the /etc/passwd file and /etc/passwd-. An attacker with access to the firmware image can extract and attempt to crack the root password hash, potentially obtaining administrative access",
"id": "GHSA-j52h-9ppw-g36v",
"modified": "2025-07-14T18:30:43Z",
"published": "2025-07-14T18:30:43Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-52363"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cybermaya.in/posts/Post-39"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tendacn.com/product/download/cp3pro.html"
}
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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:H/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J5FJ-CV29-J569
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-05 18:31 – Updated: 2025-09-05 21:32PTZOptics and possibly other ValueHD-based pan-tilt-zoom cameras use hard-coded, default administrative credentials. The passwords can readily be cracked. Many cameras have SSH or telnet listening on all interfaces. The passwords cannot be changed by the user, nor can the SSH or telnet service be disabled by the user.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-35451"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-05T18:15:41Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "PTZOptics and possibly other ValueHD-based pan-tilt-zoom cameras use hard-coded, default administrative credentials. The passwords can readily be cracked. Many cameras have SSH or telnet listening on all interfaces. The passwords cannot be changed by the user, nor can the SSH or telnet service be disabled by the user.",
"id": "GHSA-j5fj-cv29-j569",
"modified": "2025-09-05T21:32:37Z",
"published": "2025-09-05T18:31:26Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-35451"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2025/icsa-25-162-10.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-162-10"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-35451"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.greynoise.io/blog/greynoise-intelligence-discovers-zero-day-vulnerabilities-in-live-streaming-cameras-with-the-help-of-ai"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.labs.greynoise.io/grimoire/2024-10-31-sift-0-day-rce"
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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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"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-J66F-MFWR-XM52
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:19 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:19IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 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: 153633.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-1959"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-01-24T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 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: 153633.",
"id": "GHSA-j66f-mfwr-xm52",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:19:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:19:48Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1959"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/153633"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10796380"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106726"
}
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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-J6HR-VMM6-M6C2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-20 00:00 – Updated: 2022-01-29 00:01Communication to the AMC2 uses a state-of-the-art cryptographic algorithm for symmetric encryption called Blowfish. An attacker could retrieve the key from the firmware to decrypt network traffic between the AMC2 and the host system. Thus, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability to decrypt and modify network traffic, decrypt and further investigate the device\'s firmware file, and change the device configuration. The attacker needs to have access to the local network, typically even the same subnet.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-23842"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-19T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Communication to the AMC2 uses a state-of-the-art cryptographic algorithm for symmetric encryption called Blowfish. An attacker could retrieve the key from the firmware to decrypt network traffic between the AMC2 and the host system. Thus, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability to decrypt and modify network traffic, decrypt and further investigate the device\\\u0027s firmware file, and change the device configuration. The attacker needs to have access to the local network, typically even the same subnet.",
"id": "GHSA-j6hr-vmm6-m6c2",
"modified": "2022-01-29T00:01:16Z",
"published": "2022-01-20T00:00:21Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23842"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://psirt.bosch.com/security-advisories/BOSCH-SA-940448-BT.html"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-J6VR-QGCV-8H6M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-20 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 04:59Enphase Installer Toolkit versions 3.27.0 has hard coded credentials embedded in binary code in the Android application. An attacker can exploit this and gain access to sensitive information.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-32274"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-06-20T20:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "\n\n\n\n\nEnphase Installer Toolkit versions 3.27.0 has hard coded credentials embedded in binary code in the Android application. An attacker can exploit this and gain access to sensitive information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-j6vr-qgcv-8h6m",
"modified": "2024-04-04T04:59:03Z",
"published": "2023-06-20T21:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32274"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-171-02"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"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.