CWE-259
AllowedUse of Hard-coded Password
Abstraction: Variant · Status: Draft
The product contains a hard-coded password, which it uses for its own inbound authentication or for outbound communication to external components.
340 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-3P7W-FR8H-8FXC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:28 – Updated: 2022-05-24 22:28The same hard-coded password in QSAN Storage Manager's in the firmware allows remote attackers to access the control interface with the administrator’s credential, entering the hard-coded password of the debug mode to execute the restricted system instructions.
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"CWE-259",
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-07T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "The same hard-coded password in QSAN Storage Manager\u0027s in the firmware allows remote attackers to access the control interface with the administrator\u2019s credential, entering the hard-coded password of the debug mode to execute the restricted system instructions.",
"id": "GHSA-3p7w-fr8h-8fxc",
"modified": "2022-05-24T22:28:09Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T22:28:09Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-32525"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4881-959d3-1.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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GHSA-3PG7-G63Q-54P4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:38 – Updated: 2025-10-06 18:31Morpho Itemiser 3 8.17 has hardcoded administrative credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a login request.
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"CVE-2014-2363"
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"nvd_published_at": "2014-07-26T11:11:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Morpho Itemiser 3 8.17 has hardcoded administrative credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a login request.",
"id": "GHSA-3pg7-g63q-54p4",
"modified": "2025-10-06T18:31:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:38:56Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2363"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-14-205-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-205-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-44H2-5M7J-CGW4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-18 15:30 – Updated: 2025-03-10 21:31Unitronics Unistream Unilogic – Versions prior to 1.35.227 -
CWE-259: Use of Hard-coded Password may allow disclosing Sensitive Information Embedded inside Device's Firmware
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-18T14:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Unitronics Unistream Unilogic \u2013 Versions prior to 1.35.227 -\n\nCWE-259: Use of Hard-coded Password may allow disclosing Sensitive Information Embedded inside Device\u0027s Firmware",
"id": "GHSA-44h2-5m7j-cgw4",
"modified": "2025-03-10T21:31:08Z",
"published": "2024-03-18T15:30:49Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27774"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://claroty.com/team82/blog/new-critical-vulnerabilities-in-unitronics-unistream-devices-uncovered"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.gov.il/en/departments/dynamiccollectors/cve_advisories_listing?skip=0"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-48WC-9J2C-RWP5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-06 06:31 – Updated: 2024-09-17 03:30Dell 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 request forgery and Information disclosure.
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-06T05:15:13Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "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 request forgery and Information disclosure.",
"id": "GHSA-48wc-9j2c-rwp5",
"modified": "2024-09-17T03:30:44Z",
"published": "2024-09-06T06:31:41Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-39585"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000228355/dsa-2024-376-security-update-for-dell-networking-os10-vulnerability"
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"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000228357/dsa-2024-377-security-update-for-dell-networking-os10-vulnerability"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-4CHG-M3PC-3FCM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-08 18:31 – Updated: 2025-11-04 18:31A 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.
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-08T16:15:03Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "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.",
"id": "GHSA-4chg-m3pc-3fcm",
"modified": "2025-11-04T18:31:07Z",
"published": "2024-07-08T18:31:17Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46685"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1871"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1871"
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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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]
}
GHSA-4F4G-MJGJ-WQJC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-25 03:30 – Updated: 2024-09-25 03:30The web application for ProGauge MAGLINK LX4 CONSOLE contains an administrative-level user account with a password that cannot be changed.
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-25T01:15:42Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "The web application for ProGauge MAGLINK LX4 CONSOLE contains an \nadministrative-level user account with a password that cannot be \nchanged.",
"id": "GHSA-4f4g-mjgj-wqjc",
"modified": "2024-09-25T03:30:36Z",
"published": "2024-09-25T03:30:35Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43423"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-268-04"
}
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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: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"
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GHSA-4FPR-4QRV-R2VM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-07 18:31 – Updated: 2025-02-07 18:31A use of hard-coded password vulnerability may allow authentication abuse.This issue affects ELI 380 Resting Electrocardiograph:
Versions 2.6.0 and prior; ELI 280/BUR280/MLBUR 280 Resting Electrocardiograph:
Versions 2.3.1 and prior; ELI 250c/BUR 250c Resting Electrocardiograph:
Versions 2.1.2 and prior; ELI 150c/BUR 150c/MLBUR 150c Resting Electrocardiograph:
Versions 2.2.0 and prior.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-26388"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-07T17:15:21Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A use of hard-coded password vulnerability may allow authentication abuse.This issue affects ELI 380 Resting Electrocardiograph: \n\nVersions 2.6.0 and prior; ELI 280/BUR280/MLBUR 280 Resting Electrocardiograph:\n\nVersions 2.3.1 and prior; ELI 250c/BUR 250c Resting Electrocardiograph:\n\nVersions 2.1.2 and prior; ELI 150c/BUR 150c/MLBUR 150c Resting Electrocardiograph: \n\nVersions 2.2.0 and prior.",
"id": "GHSA-4fpr-4qrv-r2vm",
"modified": "2025-02-07T18:31:23Z",
"published": "2025-02-07T18:31:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26388"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hillrom.com/en/responsible-disclosures"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-22-167-01"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-4HR5-7RWF-2V8M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-14 15:31 – Updated: 2024-07-03 18:45Hardcoded 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.
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"CVE-2024-34539"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-14T15:15:50Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "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.",
"id": "GHSA-4hr5-7rwf-2v8m",
"modified": "2024-07-03T18:45:23Z",
"published": "2024-06-14T15:31:25Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-34539"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://shinnai.altervista.org/exploits/SH-20240611-CVE-2024-34539.html"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-4J2H-38RW-RMJR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-08 18:33 – Updated: 2026-09-08 18:33A vulnerability was determined in ningzichun Student Management System up to 98760f5711cf6dc8b4adca53a9e207ca49b02ebf. Affected by this issue is the function mysqli_connect of the file config/database.php of the component Database Connection. This manipulation causes hard-coded credentials. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. This product uses a rolling release model to deliver continuous updates. As a result, specific version information for affected or updated releases is not available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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"CVE-2026-86673"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-08T18:21:17Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability was determined in ningzichun Student Management System up to 98760f5711cf6dc8b4adca53a9e207ca49b02ebf. Affected by this issue is the function mysqli_connect of the file config/database.php of the component Database Connection. This manipulation causes hard-coded credentials. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. This product uses a rolling release model to deliver continuous updates. As a result, specific version information for affected or updated releases is not available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.",
"id": "GHSA-4j2h-38rw-rmjr",
"modified": "2026-09-08T18:33:39Z",
"published": "2026-09-08T18:33:39Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-86673"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ningzichun/student-management-system/issues/15"
},
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86673"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/908932"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/399764"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/399764/cti"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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",
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GHSA-4RM3-56GV-9XV3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-12 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-12 18:30An issue in Automai Director v.25.2.0 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges and obtain sensitive information via a crafted js file
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-12T17:15:50Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "An issue in Automai Director v.25.2.0 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges and obtain sensitive information via a crafted js file",
"id": "GHSA-4rm3-56gv-9xv3",
"modified": "2026-01-12T18:30:30Z",
"published": "2026-01-12T18:30:30Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-46067"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/ZeroBreach-GmbH/98204cff0065e611cf9e9acc3be59e03"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.automai.com"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
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Mitigation
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.
Mitigation
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.
Mitigation
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.
Mitigation
- For inbound authentication: apply strong one-way hashes to your 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 receiving an incoming password during authentication, take the hash of the password and compare it to the hash that you have saved.
- Use randomly assigned salts for each separate hash that you generate. 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.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.