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.
2176 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-W87W-X2C9-F3PW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-05 18:31 – Updated: 2026-06-05 18:31NetMan 204 contains a hard-coded backdoor account with the username and password 'eurek' that grants administrative access. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can authenticate through the cgi-bin/login.cgi endpoint (for example /cgi-bin/login.cgi?username=eurek&password=eurek, which due to lax parameter validation can be shortened to /cgi-bin/login.cgi?username=eurek%20eurek) to obtain administrator privileges, allowing them to alter device configuration, enable the telnet/SSH services, and reset local user credentials.
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"details": "NetMan 204 contains a hard-coded backdoor account with the username and password \u0027eurek\u0027 that grants administrative access. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can authenticate through the cgi-bin/login.cgi endpoint (for example /cgi-bin/login.cgi?username=eurek\u0026password=eurek, which due to lax parameter validation can be shortened to /cgi-bin/login.cgi?username=eurek%20eurek) to obtain administrator privileges, allowing them to alter device configuration, enable the telnet/SSH services, and reset local user credentials.",
"id": "GHSA-w87w-x2c9-f3pw",
"modified": "2026-06-05T18:31:40Z",
"published": "2026-06-05T18:31:40Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-71317"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52183"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.riello-ups.com/downloads/25-netman-204"
},
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"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netman-204-hard-coded-backdoor-credentials"
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"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-W8VQ-FJR4-4H8V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:46 – Updated: 2024-04-04 00:42By default, BMC PATROL Agent through 11.3.01 uses a static encryption key for encrypting/decrypting user credentials sent over the network to managed PATROL Agent services. If an attacker were able to capture this network traffic, they could decrypt these credentials and use them to execute code or escalate privileges on the network.
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-05-20T19:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "By default, BMC PATROL Agent through 11.3.01 uses a static encryption key for encrypting/decrypting user credentials sent over the network to managed PATROL Agent services. If an attacker were able to capture this network traffic, they could decrypt these credentials and use them to execute code or escalate privileges on the network.",
"id": "GHSA-w8vq-fjr4-4h8v",
"modified": "2024-04-04T00:42:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:46:08Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-8352"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.securifera.com/advisories/CVE-2019-8352"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-W942-C838-GQXF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:41 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:41The server API in the Anda app relies on hardcoded credentials.
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"CVE-2018-13342"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-10-24T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "The server API in the Anda app relies on hardcoded credentials.",
"id": "GHSA-w942-c838-gqxf",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:41:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:41:57Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-13342"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gustavosilva.me/blog/2018/10/23/How-I-hacked-Anda-the-public-transportation-app-of-Porto-CVE-2018-13342.html"
}
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-W9PW-WRP2-GP5P
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 / 888888 credentials for an ISP.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-27157"
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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 / 888888 credentials for an ISP.",
"id": "GHSA-w9pw-wrp2-gp5p",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:41:49Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:41:49Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27157"
},
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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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GHSA-WFG2-XGFF-99R5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-28 00:31 – Updated: 2026-04-28 00:31Specific firmware versions of Milesight AIOT camera firmware contain hard-coded credentials.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-27785"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-28T00:16:23Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Specific firmware versions of Milesight AIOT camera firmware contain hard-coded credentials.",
"id": "GHSA-wfg2-xgff-99r5",
"modified": "2026-04-28T00:31:40Z",
"published": "2026-04-28T00:31:40Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27785"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-113-03.json"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-113-03"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.milesight.com/support/download/firmware"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"type": "CVSS_V4"
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GHSA-WFR8-CV9P-F2RV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-18 15:30 – Updated: 2025-08-18 15:30IBM Concert Software 1.0.0 through 1.1.0
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.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-33100"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-18T14:15:29Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IBM Concert Software 1.0.0 through 1.1.0 \n\ncontains 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.",
"id": "GHSA-wfr8-cv9p-f2rv",
"modified": "2025-08-18T15:30:32Z",
"published": "2025-08-18T15:30:32Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-33100"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7242354"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-WFXR-7W34-VGF9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-15 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-21 00:00Isode SWIFT v4.0.2 was discovered to contain hard-coded credentials in the Registry Editor. This allows attackers to access sensitive information such as user credentials and certificates.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-32389"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-14T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Isode SWIFT v4.0.2 was discovered to contain hard-coded credentials in the Registry Editor. This allows attackers to access sensitive information such as user credentials and certificates.",
"id": "GHSA-wfxr-7w34-vgf9",
"modified": "2022-07-21T00:00:34Z",
"published": "2022-07-15T00:00:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32389"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gtn.com.np/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SWIFT-CVE-REQUEST.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://swift.im/downloads.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.isode.com/products/swift.html"
}
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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"
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}
GHSA-WG4X-XG9M-9X3F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-03 00:00 – Updated: 2026-07-05 03:30Extensis Portfolio v4.0 was discovered to contain hardcoded credentials which allows attackers to gain administrator privileges.
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-01T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Extensis Portfolio v4.0 was discovered to contain hardcoded credentials which allows attackers to gain administrator privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-wg4x-xg9m-9x3f",
"modified": "2026-07-05T03:30:45Z",
"published": "2022-03-03T00:00:52Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24255"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.whiteoaksecurity.com/blog/extensis-portfolio-vulnerability-disclosure"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://extensis.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://portfolio.com"
}
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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-WG65-QR54-32P9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-25 00:31 – Updated: 2025-11-25 00:31A vulnerability was found in the Application Server of Desktop Alert PingAlert version 6.1.0.11 to 6.1.1.2. There are Hard-coded configuration values.
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"CVE-2025-54341"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-24T22:15:49Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in the Application Server of Desktop Alert PingAlert version 6.1.0.11 to 6.1.1.2. There are Hard-coded configuration values.",
"id": "GHSA-wg65-qr54-32p9",
"modified": "2025-11-25T00:31:41Z",
"published": "2025-11-25T00:31:41Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54341"
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"url": "https://desktopalert.net/cve-2025-54341"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-WG9X-728R-352J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-18 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:43An issue in xui-xray v1.8.3 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via default password.
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-18T16:15:45Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "An issue in xui-xray v1.8.3 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via default password.",
"id": "GHSA-wg9x-728r-352j",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:43:20Z",
"published": "2023-09-18T18:30:28Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41595"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/dubin12345/xui-xary/blob/main/README.md"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/vaxilu/x-ui"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://xui-xray.com"
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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.