Use of Hard-coded Password
CWE-259
The product contains a hard-coded password, which it uses for its own inbound authentication or for outbound authentication to external components.
We track 112 vulnerabilities of this type. 99% are rated high or critical, and the average CVSS score is 8.6. 1 has been exploited in real attacks.
How this weakness is prevented
- Architecture and Design: For outbound authentication: store passwords 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.
- Architecture and Design: For inbound authentication: Rather than hard-code a default username and password for first time logins, utilize a first login mode that requires the user to enter a unique strong password.
- Architecture and Design: Perform access control checks and limit which entities can access the feature that requires the hard-coded password. For example, a feature might only be enabled through the system console instead of through a network connection.
Latest Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerabilities
- 7.3 High severity
A vulnerability has been found in Zytec Dalian Zhuoyun Technology Central Authentication…
A vulnerability has been found in Zytec Dalian Zhuoyun Technology Central Authentication Service 3. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /index.php/auth/Ops/git of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation of the arg
- 9.8 Critical severity
ID71: Use of Hard-coded Password
A security flaw has been discovered in Apeman ID71 218.53.203.117. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /system/www/system.ini. The manipulation results in hard-coded credentials. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been rel
- 8.0 High severity
In-Sight 2000 series: Use of Hard-coded Password
An attacker with adjacent access, without authentication, can exploit this vulnerability to retrieve a hard-coded password embedded in publicly available software. This password can then be used to decrypt sensitive network traffic, affecting the Cognex device
- 7.0 High severity
W12: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
A security vulnerability has been detected in Tenda W12 up to 3.0.0.6(3948). Affected is an unknown function of the file /etc_ro/shadow of the component Administrative Interface. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. An attack has to be approached
- 7.0 High severity
AC9: Use of Hard-coded Password
A vulnerability was determined in Tenda AC9 15.03.05.19. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /etc_ro/shadow of the component Administrative Interface. This manipulation causes hard-coded credentials. It is possible to launch the attack on t
- 8.8 High severity
LT500E: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
A vulnerability was identified in Cudy LT500E up to 2.3.12. Affected is an unknown function of the file /squashfs-root/etc/shadow of the component Web Interface. The manipulation leads to use of hard-coded password. The attack must be carried out locally. The
- 8.7 High severity
SS1: Use of Hard-coded Password
Use of hard-coded password issue/vulnerability in SS1 Ver.16.0.0.10 and earlier (Media version:16.0.0a and earlier) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to view arbitrary files with root privileges.
- 7.8 High severity
Y215 CCTV Camera: Use of Hard-coded Password
A vulnerability was identified in FNKvision Y215 CCTV Camera 10.194.120.40. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /etc/passwd of the component Firmware. Such manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. Local access is required to a
- 7.5 High severity
carRental: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
A vulnerability was determined in yeqifu carRental up to 3fabb7eae93d209426638863980301d6f99866b3. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /carRental_war/druid/login.html of the component Druid. Executing manipulation can lead to
- 7.0 High severity
AC10: Use of Hard-coded Password
A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC10 16.03.10.13. Affected is an unknown function of the file /etc_ro/shadow of the component MD5 Hash Handler. Performing manipulation results in hard-coded credentials. The attack needs to be approached locally. A high degr
- 7.8 High severity
AC20: Use of Hard-coded Password
A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda AC20 16.03.08.12. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /etc_ro/shadow. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The c
- 9.8 Critical severity
litemall: Use of Hard-coded Password
A vulnerability was determined in linlinjava litemall up to 1.8.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file litemall-wx-api/src/main/java/org/linlinjava/litemall/wx/util/JwtHelper.java of the component JSON Web Token Handler. The manipu
- 9.8 Critical severity
F9K1009: Use of Hard-coded Password
A vulnerability was found in Belkin F9K1009 and F9K1010 2.00.04/2.00.09 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Web Interface. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. The attack may be launche
- 7.8 High severity
SmartFabric OS10 Software: Use of Hard-coded Password
Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, versions prior to 10.6.0.5, contains a Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
- 7.8 High severity
BL-AC3600: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in LB-LINK BL-AC3600 1.0.22. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /etc/shadow. The manipulation with the input root:blinkadmin leads to hard-coded credentials. Local
- 8.5 High severity
SUR-FBD CMMS: Use of Hard-coded Password
A vulnerability was identified in SUR-FBD CMMS where hard-coded credentials were found within a compiled DLL file. These credentials correspond to a built-in administrative account of the software. An attacker with local access to the system or the application
- 8.1 High severity
bluebell-plus: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in mao888 bluebell-plus up to 2.3.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file bluebell_backend/pkg/jwt/jwt.go of the component JWT Token Handler. The manipulation of the argumen
- 9.8 Critical severity
Cisco Identity Services Engine Software: Use of Hard-coded Password
A vulnerability in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) cloud deployments of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive data, execute limited administrat
- 8.6 High severity
KNIME Business Hub: Use of Hard-coded Password
A hard-coded, non-random password for the object store (minio) of KNIME Business Hub in all versions except the ones listed below allows an unauthenticated remote attacker in possession of the password to read and manipulate swapped jobs or read and manipulate
- 9.8 Critical severity
Dr 820 Firmware: Use of Hard-coded Password
An issue was discovered on the Forvia Hella HELLA Driving Recorder DR 820. Default Credentials Cannot Be Changed. It uses a fixed default SSID and password ("qwertyuiop"), which cannot be modified by users. The SSID is continuously broadcast, allowing unauthor
- 8.4 High severity
SmartFabric OS10 Software: Use of Hard-coded Password
Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, version(s) 10.5.6.x, contain(s) a Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.
- 7.5 High severity
Dash Cam X5: Use of Hard-coded Password
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IROAD Dash Cam X5 and Dash Cam X6 up to 20250308. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Device Pairing. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. Access to the lo
- 9.8 Critical severity
springboot-openai-chatgpt: Use of Hard-coded Password
A vulnerability was found in 274056675 springboot-openai-chatgpt e84f6f5. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /chatgpt-boot/src/main/java/org/springblade/modules/mjkj/controller/OpenController.java. The manipulation lea
- 9.8 Critical severity
MaxTime: Use of Hard-coded Password
A CWE-259 "Use of Hard-coded Password" for the root account in Q-Free MaxTime less than or equal to version 2.11.0 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via SSH.
- 9.3 Critical severity
Wapro ERP Desktop: Use of Hard-coded Password
Use of a hard-coded password for a database administrator account created during Wapro ERP installation allows an attacker to retrieve embedded sensitive data stored in the database. The password is same among all Wapro ERP installations. This issue affects Wa
- 7.3 High severity
H685: Use of Hard-coded Password
A vulnerability has been found in E-Lins H685, H685f, H700, H720, H750, H820, H820Q, H820Q0 and H900 up to 3.2 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component OEM Backend. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. T
- 7.4 High severity
Freenow App: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
A vulnerability was found in Intelligent Apps Freenow App 12.10.0 on Android. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file ch/qos/logback/core/net/ssl/SSL.java of the component Keystore Handler. The manipul
- 8.4 High severity
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
A vulnerability in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software for Cisco Firepower 1000, 2100, 3100, and 4200 Series could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to access an affected system using static credentials. This vulnerability is due to the presen
- 9.8 Critical severity
fydeos: Use of Hard-coded Password
FydeOS for PC 17.1 R114, FydeOS for VMware 17.0 R114, FydeOS for You 17.1 R114, and OpenFyde R114 were discovered to be configured with the root password saved as a wildcard. This allows attackers to gain root access without a password.
- 8.1 High severity
AC1200 T8: Use of Hard-coded Password
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 4.1.5cu.861_B20230220. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /etc/shadow.sample. The manipulation leads to use of hard-coded password. The attack can be initiated remotely. Th
- 8.1 High severity
SmartFabric OS10 Software: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, version(s) 10.5.5.4 through 10.5.5.10 and 10.5.6.x, contain(s) an Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Client-side reques
- 7.5 High severity
caterease: Use of Hard-coded Password
An issue in Horizon Business Services Inc. Caterease 16.0.1.1663 through 24.0.1.2405 and possibly later versions, allows a remote attacker to perform unauthorized access using known operating system credentials due to hardcoded SQL user credentials in the clie
- 9.8 Critical severity
CP450: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK CP450 4.1.0cu.747_B20191224. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /web_cste/cgi-bin/product.ini of the component Telnet Service. The manipulation leads to use of hard-coded password.
- 8.8 High severity
A3000RU: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK A3000RU 5.9c.5185. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /web_cste/cgi-bin/product.ini. The manipulation leads to use of hard-coded password. The exploit has been disclose
- 8.8 High severity
A3600R: Use of Hard-coded Password
A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK A3600R 4.1.2cu.5182_B20201102. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /web_cste/cgi-bin/product.ini of the component Telnet Service. The manipulation leads to use of hard-code
- 7.2 High severity
834-5_firmware: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
AdTran 834-5 HDC17600021F1 (SmartOS 11.1.1.1) devices enable the SSH service by default and have a hidden, undocumented, hard-coded support account whose password is based on the devices MAC address. All of the devices internet interfaces share a similar MAC a
- 9.8 Critical severity
WBR-6013: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
A hard-coded password vulnerability exists in the telnetd functionality of LevelOne WBR-6013 RER4_A_v3411b_2T2R_LEV_09_170623. A set of specially crafted network packets can lead to arbitrary command execution.
- 7.8 High severity
FileCatalyst Direct: Use of Hard-coded Password
A hard-coded password in the FileCatalyst TransferAgent can be found which can be used to unlock the keystore from which contents may be read out, for example, the private key for certificates. Exploit of this vulnerability could lead to a machine-in-the-middl
- 8.8 High severity
tew-814dap: Use of Hard-coded Password
TRENDnet TEW-814DAP v1_(FW1.01B01) was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow.sample, which allows attackers to log in as root.
- 9.4 Critical severity
tos: Use of Hard-coded Password
Hardcoded credentials in TerraMaster TOS firmware through 5.1 allow a remote attacker to successfully login to the mail or webmail server. These credentials can also be used to login to the administration panel and to perform privileged actions.