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.
2323 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-R97G-5X4P-H964
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:46 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:46Wireless IP Camera (P2P) WIFICAM devices have a backdoor root account that can be accessed with TELNET.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-8224"
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-04-25T20:59:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Wireless IP Camera (P2P) WIFICAM devices have a backdoor root account that can be accessed with TELNET.",
"id": "GHSA-r97g-5x4p-h964",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:46:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:46:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8224"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2017-03-08-camera-goahead-0day.html#backdoor-account"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Mar/23"
}
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"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:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-R9RX-885H-88C4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-18 00:01 – Updated: 2022-01-25 00:02Jimoty App for Android versions prior to 3.7.42 uses a hard-coded API key for an external service. By exploiting this vulnerability, API key for an external service may be obtained by analyzing data in the app.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-0131"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-17T10:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Jimoty App for Android versions prior to 3.7.42 uses a hard-coded API key for an external service. By exploiting this vulnerability, API key for an external service may be obtained by analyzing data in the app.",
"id": "GHSA-r9rx-885h-88c4",
"modified": "2022-01-25T00:02:59Z",
"published": "2022-01-18T00:01:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0131"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN49047921/index.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-R9XF-WJGV-HMJP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:44 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:44FusionSphere OpenStack V100R006C00 has an information exposure vulnerability. The software uses hard-coded cryptographic key to encrypt messages between certain components, which significantly increases the possibility that encrypted data may be recovered and results in information exposure.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-2720"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-11-22T19:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "FusionSphere OpenStack V100R006C00 has an information exposure vulnerability. The software uses hard-coded cryptographic key to encrypt messages between certain components, which significantly increases the possibility that encrypted data may be recovered and results in information exposure.",
"id": "GHSA-r9xf-wjgv-hmjp",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:44:55Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:44:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2720"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170920-01-fusionsphere-en"
}
],
"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:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RCRP-HQVR-VX5G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:15 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:15An issue was discovered in the MBeans Server in Wowza Streaming Engine before 4.7.1. The file system may be read and written to via JMX using the default JMX credentials (remote code execution may be possible as well).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-7047"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-01T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in the MBeans Server in Wowza Streaming Engine before 4.7.1. The file system may be read and written to via JMX using the default JMX credentials (remote code execution may be possible as well).",
"id": "GHSA-rcrp-hqvr-vx5g",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:15:04Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:15:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7047"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/WowzaMediaSystems/public_cve/main/wowza-streaming-engine/CVE-2018-7047.txt"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wowza.com/docs/wowza-streaming-engine-4-7-1-release-notes"
}
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"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:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RCW6-7X98-M9G9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-13 21:30 – Updated: 2025-05-14 15:31In ZKT ZKBio CVSecurity 6.4.1_R an unauthenticated attacker can craft JWT token using the hardcoded secret to authenticate to the service console.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-45746"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-321",
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-13T19:15:51Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "In ZKT ZKBio CVSecurity 6.4.1_R an unauthenticated attacker can craft JWT token using the hardcoded secret to authenticate to the service console.",
"id": "GHSA-rcw6-7x98-m9g9",
"modified": "2025-05-14T15:31:37Z",
"published": "2025-05-13T21:30:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-45746"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/mrojz/ZKT-Bio-CVSecurity/blob/main/CVE-2025-45746.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://zkbio.com"
}
],
"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-RF2W-J7P7-RW94
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-27 00:30 – Updated: 2026-06-27 00:30The DMP-5000 devices are shipped with a default administrative web account with weak authentication controls, which are not required to be changed during initial configuration or operation. Using these accounts provides full system access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-31928"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-26T23:17:08Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The DMP-5000 devices are shipped with a default administrative web account with weak authentication controls, which are not required to be changed during initial configuration or operation. Using these accounts provides full system access.",
"id": "GHSA-rf2w-j7p7-rw94",
"modified": "2026-06-27T00:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-06-27T00:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-31928"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-176-04.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-176-04"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/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-RF97-6F3M-VMXW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:37 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:37Gameloft Asphalt Xtreme: Offroad Rally Racing, 1.6.0, 2017-08-13, iOS application uses a hard-coded key for encryption. Data stored using this key can be decrypted by anyone able to access this key.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-13102"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-08-15T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Gameloft Asphalt Xtreme: Offroad Rally Racing, 1.6.0, 2017-08-13, iOS application uses a hard-coded key for encryption. Data stored using this key can be decrypted by anyone able to access this key.",
"id": "GHSA-rf97-6f3m-vmxw",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:37:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:37:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-13102"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/787952"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RFG3-3JWG-WG3C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-02 09:32 – Updated: 2024-07-02 09:32Hardcoded credentials are discovered within the application's source code, creating a potential security risk for unauthorized access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-41919"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-02T08:15:03Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Hardcoded credentials are discovered within the application\u0027s source code, creating a potential security risk for unauthorized access.",
"id": "GHSA-rfg3-3jwg-wg3c",
"modified": "2024-07-02T09:32:06Z",
"published": "2024-07-02T09:32:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41919"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://advisories.ncsc.nl/advisory?id=NCSC-2024-0273"
}
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"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-RFH8-64F6-3GCC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-26 09:30 – Updated: 2025-11-04 18:31There are several hidden accounts. Some of them are intended for maintenance engineers, and with the knowledge of their passwords (e.g., by examining the coredump), these accounts can be used to re-configure the device. As for the details of affected product names, model numbers, and versions, refer to the information provided by the respective vendors listed under [References].
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-35244"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-26T08:15:06Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "There are several hidden accounts. Some of them are intended for maintenance engineers, and with the knowledge of their passwords (e.g., by examining the coredump), these accounts can be used to re-configure the device. As for the details of affected product names, model numbers, and versions, refer to the information provided by the respective vendors listed under [References].",
"id": "GHSA-rfh8-64f6-3gcc",
"modified": "2025-11-04T18:31:30Z",
"published": "2024-11-26T09:30:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-35244"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://global.sharp/products/copier/info/info_security_2024-05.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jp.sharp/business/print/information/info_security_2024-05.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU93051062"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2024-06-27-sharp-mfp-17-vulnerabilities.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.toshibatec.co.jp/information/20240531_02.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.toshibatec.com/information/20240531_02.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/0"
}
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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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-RG2G-95PJ-MC2P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:40 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:40The Fedora Nagios package uses "nagiosadmin" as the default password for the "nagiosadmin" administrator account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging knowledge of the credentials.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-0726"
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"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-06-06T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Fedora Nagios package uses \"nagiosadmin\" as the default password for the \"nagiosadmin\" administrator account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging knowledge of the credentials.",
"id": "GHSA-rg2g-95pj-mc2p",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:40:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:40:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0726"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1295446"
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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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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.