CWE-256
AllowedPlaintext Storage of a Password
Abstraction: Base · Status: Incomplete
The product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files.
397 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-HRHG-9QV8-CWJ7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-25 09:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:20Plaintext Storage of a Password vulnerability in Infodrom Software E-Invoice Approval System allows Read Sensitive Strings Within an Executable.This issue affects E-Invoice Approval System: before v.20230701.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-35067"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-25T07:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Plaintext Storage of a Password vulnerability in Infodrom Software E-Invoice Approval System allows Read Sensitive Strings Within an Executable.This issue affects E-Invoice Approval System: before v.20230701.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-hrhg-9qv8-cwj7",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:20:45Z",
"published": "2023-07-25T09:30:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35067"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-23-0419"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HWQ9-6HWC-8V7G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-27 00:30 – Updated: 2024-03-27 00:30In AutomationDirect C-MORE EA9 HMI,
credentials used by the platform are stored as plain text on the device.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-25138"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-26T23:15:47Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "\nIn AutomationDirect C-MORE EA9 HMI, \n\ncredentials used by the platform are stored as plain text on the device.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-hwq9-6hwc-8v7g",
"modified": "2024-03-27T00:30:56Z",
"published": "2024-03-27T00:30:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25138"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-086-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J2PR-2P83-FH99
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-17 18:32 – Updated: 2026-02-17 18:32IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5.0 through 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information under specific HADR configuration.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-36425"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-17T18:20:30Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5.0 through 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information under specific HADR configuration.",
"id": "GHSA-j2pr-2p83-fh99",
"modified": "2026-02-17T18:32:58Z",
"published": "2026-02-17T18:32:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-36425"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7259962"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J4PH-WP3C-C37W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-24 15:31 – Updated: 2026-06-24 18:32Jenkins FitNesse Plugin 1.36 and earlier stores passwords unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller, where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-57302"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-24T14:17:36Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Jenkins FitNesse Plugin 1.36 and earlier stores passwords unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller, where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system.",
"id": "GHSA-j4ph-wp3c-c37w",
"modified": "2026-06-24T18:32:39Z",
"published": "2026-06-24T15:31:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-57302"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-06-24/#SECURITY-3555"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J6PJ-MCFR-FM64
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:58 – Updated: 2024-04-04 02:12An Unprotected Storage of Credentials vulnerability in the identity and access management certificate generation procedure allows a local attacker to gain access to confidential information. This issue affects: Juniper Networks SBR Carrier: 8.4.1 versions prior to 8.4.1R13; 8.5.0 versions prior to 8.5.0R4.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-0072"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-10-09T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An Unprotected Storage of Credentials vulnerability in the identity and access management certificate generation procedure allows a local attacker to gain access to confidential information. This issue affects: Juniper Networks SBR Carrier: 8.4.1 versions prior to 8.4.1R13; 8.5.0 versions prior to 8.5.0R4.",
"id": "GHSA-j6pj-mcfr-fm64",
"modified": "2024-04-04T02:12:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:58:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0072"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10971"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J7XV-42QX-X9PW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-10 18:30 – Updated: 2025-09-10 18:30Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) 19.19 and 19.20, Hyper-V contain(s) a Plaintext Storage of a Password vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to gain unauthorized access with privileges of the compromised account.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-43938"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-10T16:15:38Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) 19.19 and 19.20, Hyper-V contain(s) a Plaintext Storage of a Password vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to gain unauthorized access with privileges of the compromised account.",
"id": "GHSA-j7xv-42qx-x9pw",
"modified": "2025-09-10T18:30:16Z",
"published": "2025-09-10T18:30:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43938"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000367456/dsa-2025-326-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-manager-multiple-security-vulnerabilities"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J7XV-FC46-HGPG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-22 00:00 – Updated: 2022-12-09 16:15BigPanda Notifier Plugin 1.4.0 and earlier stores the BigPanda API key unencrypted in its global configuration file BigpandaGlobalNotifier.xml on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. This API key can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system. Additionally, the global configuration form does not mask the API key, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture it.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.jenkins-ci.plugins:bigpanda-jenkins"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "1.4.0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-41247"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-09-23T20:26:53Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-21T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "BigPanda Notifier Plugin 1.4.0 and earlier stores the BigPanda API key unencrypted in its global configuration file `BigpandaGlobalNotifier.xml` on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. This API key can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system. Additionally, the global configuration form does not mask the API key, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture it.",
"id": "GHSA-j7xv-fc46-hgpg",
"modified": "2022-12-09T16:15:18Z",
"published": "2022-09-22T00:00:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41247"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/bigpanda-plugin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-09-21/#SECURITY-2243"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Jenkins BigPanda Notifier Plugin stores BigPanda API key unencrypted"
}
GHSA-JF4C-6XG3-HJC6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-05 12:30 – Updated: 2026-02-19 18:31In Quick.Cart user passwords are stored in plaintext form. An attacker with high privileges can display users' password in user editing page.
The vendor was notified early about this vulnerability, but didn't respond with the details of vulnerability or vulnerable version range. Only version 6.7 was tested and confirmed as vulnerable, other versions were not tested and might also be vulnerable.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-23797"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-05T12:16:01Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In Quick.Cart user passwords are stored in plaintext form. An attacker with high privileges can display users\u0027 password in user editing page.\n\nThe vendor was notified early about this vulnerability, but didn\u0027t respond with the details of vulnerability or vulnerable version range. Only version 6.7 was tested and confirmed as vulnerable, other versions were not tested and might also be vulnerable.",
"id": "GHSA-jf4c-6xg3-hjc6",
"modified": "2026-02-19T18:31:43Z",
"published": "2026-02-05T12:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-23797"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.pl/posts/2026/02/CVE-2026-23796"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://opensolution.org/sklep-internetowy-quick-cart.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/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-JMP9-F42Q-4G85
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2023-01-05 21:44Harvest SCM Plugin 0.5.1 and earlier stores SCM passwords unencrypted in its global configuration file hudson.plugins.harvest.HarvestSCM.xml and in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller. These credentials can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission (job config.xml only) or access to the Jenkins controller file system (both).
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.jenkins-ci.plugins:harvest"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "0.5.1"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-2130"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-01-05T21:44:12Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2020-02-12T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Harvest SCM Plugin 0.5.1 and earlier stores SCM passwords unencrypted in its global configuration file `hudson.plugins.harvest.HarvestSCM.xml and in job config.xml` files on the Jenkins controller. These credentials can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission (job config.xml only) or access to the Jenkins controller file system (both).",
"id": "GHSA-jmp9-f42q-4g85",
"modified": "2023-01-05T21:44:12Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:08:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2130"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/harvest-plugin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-02-12/#SECURITY-1553"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/12/3"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Passwords stored in plain text by Harvest SCM Plugin"
}
GHSA-JRQ2-RJ4W-RHC5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-19 15:31 – Updated: 2025-12-19 18:31Turms Server v0.10.0-SNAPSHOT and earlier contains a plaintext password storage vulnerability in the administrator authentication system. The BaseAdminService class caches administrator passwords in plaintext within AdminInfo objects to optimize authentication performance. Upon successful login, raw passwords are stored unencrypted in memory in the rawPassword field. Attackers with local system access can extract these passwords through memory dumps, heap analysis, or debugger attachment, bypassing bcrypt protection.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-66910"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-19T15:15:56Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Turms Server v0.10.0-SNAPSHOT and earlier contains a plaintext password storage vulnerability in the administrator authentication system. The BaseAdminService class caches administrator passwords in plaintext within AdminInfo objects to optimize authentication performance. Upon successful login, raw passwords are stored unencrypted in memory in the rawPassword field. Attackers with local system access can extract these passwords through memory dumps, heap analysis, or debugger attachment, bypassing bcrypt protection.",
"id": "GHSA-jrq2-rj4w-rhc5",
"modified": "2025-12-19T18:31:17Z",
"published": "2025-12-19T15:31:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-66910"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Xzzz111/public_cve_report/blob/main/CVE-2025-66910_report.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/turms-im/turms"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/turms-im/turms/blob/develop/turms-server-common/src/main/java/im/turms/server/common/domain/admin/bo/AdminInfo.java#L34"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/turms-im/turms/blob/develop/turms-server-common/src/main/java/im/turms/server/common/domain/admin/service/BaseAdminService.java#L237"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation
Avoid storing passwords in easily accessible locations.
Mitigation
Consider storing cryptographic hashes of passwords as an alternative to storing in plaintext.
Mitigation
A programmer might attempt to remedy the password management problem by obscuring the password with an encoding function, such as base 64 encoding, but this effort does not adequately protect the password because the encoding can be detected and decoded easily.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.