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.
315 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-C64R-RCCR-QQRM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-29 09:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:15Motorola MBTS Site Controller accepts hard-coded backdoor password. The Motorola MBTS Site Controller Man Machine Interface (MMI), allowing for service technicians to diagnose and configure the device, accepts a hard-coded backdoor password that cannot be changed or disabled.
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"details": "Motorola MBTS Site Controller accepts hard-coded backdoor password. The Motorola MBTS Site Controller Man Machine Interface (MMI), allowing for service technicians to diagnose and configure the device, accepts a hard-coded backdoor password that cannot be changed or disabled.",
"id": "GHSA-c64r-rccr-qqrm",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:15:07Z",
"published": "2023-08-29T09:30:23Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23770"
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"url": "https://tetraburst.com"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-CC7F-XJ8F-C4MM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-14 15:32 – Updated: 2025-03-29 00:31TOTOLINK EX200 V4.0.3c.7646_B20201211 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.
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"details": "TOTOLINK EX200 V4.0.3c.7646_B20201211 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.",
"id": "GHSA-cc7f-xj8f-c4mm",
"modified": "2025-03-29T00:31:31Z",
"published": "2024-05-14T15:32:55Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31810"
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"url": "https://github.com/4hsien/CVE-vulns/blob/main/TOTOLINK/EX200/HardCode/HardCode.md"
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GHSA-CF2W-3VQV-MFR8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-27 03:30 – Updated: 2025-10-01 21:31Flock Safety Gunshot Detection devices before 1.3 have a hardcoded password for a system.
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"CVE-2025-47821"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-27T03:15:22Z",
"severity": "LOW"
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"details": "Flock Safety Gunshot Detection devices before 1.3 have a hardcoded password for a system.",
"id": "GHSA-cf2w-3vqv-mfr8",
"modified": "2025-10-01T21:31:17Z",
"published": "2025-06-27T03:30:41Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-47821"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gainsec.com/2025/06/19/bird-hunting-season-security-research-on-flock-safety-anti-crime-systems"
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"url": "https://gainsec.com/2025/06/19/plucked-and-rooted-device-1-debug-shell-on-flock-safetys-raven-gunshot-detection-system"
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"url": "https://gainsec.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/flock-safety-researcher-summary.pdf"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.flocksafety.com/articles/gunshot-detection-and-license-plate-reader-security-alert"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-CHQ3-RH33-9XQP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-04 15:30 – Updated: 2026-06-08 15:32T3 Technology CPE models T625Pro v1.0.07, T6825G v1.0.03, and T7281 v1.0.03 were discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root access under the "superadmin" account.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-04T15:16:50Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "T3 Technology CPE models T625Pro v1.0.07, T6825G v1.0.03, and T7281 v1.0.03 were discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root access under the \"superadmin\" account.",
"id": "GHSA-chq3-rh33-9xqp",
"modified": "2026-06-08T15:32:42Z",
"published": "2026-06-04T15:30:41Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35905"
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"url": "https://github.com/PwnOnu/T3-Technology-CPE-Advisories/blob/main/CVE-2026-35905.md"
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"url": "https://t3techgroup.com"
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"url": "https://www.ncsa.or.th"
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"url": "https://www.true.th"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-CJ49-HV2X-MXFW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-17 15:31 – Updated: 2026-02-17 15:31A vulnerability has been found in Beetel 777VR1 up to 01.00.09. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is advisable to modify the configuration settings. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-17T15:16:24Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"id": "GHSA-cj49-hv2x-mxfw",
"modified": "2026-02-17T15:31:36Z",
"published": "2026-02-17T15:31:36Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2616"
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"url": "https://gist.github.com/raghav20232023/d8dcaaa76e71790f77f8d3ea714d2afc"
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"url": "https://gist.github.com/raghav20232023/d8dcaaa76e71790f77f8d3ea714d2afc#reproduction-steps"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.346266"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.346266"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.751314"
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GHSA-CM4F-G738-HP2G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-27 15:30 – Updated: 2023-09-27 15:30A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Viessmann Vitogate 300 up to 2.1.3.0. This vulnerability affects the function isValidUser of the file /cgi-bin/vitogate.cgi of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation leads to use of hard-coded password. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240364. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"CVE-2023-5222"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-27T15:19:43Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Viessmann Vitogate 300 up to 2.1.3.0. This vulnerability affects the function isValidUser of the file /cgi-bin/vitogate.cgi of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation leads to use of hard-coded password. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240364. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-cm4f-g738-hp2g",
"modified": "2023-09-27T15:30:40Z",
"published": "2023-09-27T15:30:40Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5222"
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"url": "https://github.com/Push3AX/vul/blob/main/viessmann/Vitogate300_HardcodedPassword.md"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.240364"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.240364"
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-CQP5-5522-8HHP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:30 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:30A vulnerability has been identified in DCA Vantage Analyzer (All versions < V4.5 are affected by CVE-2020-7590. In addition, serial numbers < 40000 running software V4.4.0 are also affected by CVE-2020-15797). Affected devices use a hard-coded password to protect the onboard database. This could allow an attacker to read and or modify the onboard database. Successful exploitation requires direct physical access to the device.
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-13T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in DCA Vantage Analyzer (All versions \u003c V4.5 are affected by CVE-2020-7590. In addition, serial numbers \u003c 40000 running software V4.4.0 are also affected by CVE-2020-15797). Affected devices use a hard-coded password to protect the onboard database. This could allow an attacker to read and or modify the onboard database. Successful exploitation requires direct physical access to the device.",
"id": "GHSA-cqp5-5522-8hhp",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:30:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:30:36Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7590"
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"url": "https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/support-documentation/security-advisory"
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GHSA-CRVP-99P3-9M36
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-30 06:30 – Updated: 2024-07-30 06:30A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK LR1200 9.3.1cu.2832. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file /etc/shadow.sample. The manipulation leads to use of hard-coded password. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-272787. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"id": "GHSA-crvp-99p3-9m36",
"modified": "2024-07-30T06:30:35Z",
"published": "2024-07-30T06:30:35Z",
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"url": "https://github.com/abcdefg-png/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/TOTOLINK/LR1200/shadow.md"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.272787"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.272787"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.378331"
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GHSA-CW65-C3G7-7RW3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 03:31 – Updated: 2024-05-03 03:31D-Link DCS-8300LHV2 ONVIF Hardcoded PIN Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DCS-8300LHV2 IP cameras. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the ONVIF API. The issue results from the use of a hardcoded PIN. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-21492.
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"details": "D-Link DCS-8300LHV2 ONVIF Hardcoded PIN Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DCS-8300LHV2 IP cameras. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the configuration of the ONVIF API. The issue results from the use of a hardcoded PIN. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-21492.",
"id": "GHSA-cw65-c3g7-7rw3",
"modified": "2024-05-03T03:31:11Z",
"published": "2024-05-03T03:31:11Z",
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"url": "https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10370"
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"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-049"
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GHSA-F35F-WMVQ-G2GH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-06 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-09 00:00A hard-coded password vulnerability exists in the libcommonprod.so prod_change_root_passwd functionality of TCL LinkHub Mesh Wi-Fi MS1G_00_01.00_14. During system startup this functionality is always called, leading to a known root password. An attacker does not have to do anything to trigger this vulnerability.
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"id": "GHSA-f35f-wmvq-g2gh",
"modified": "2022-08-09T00:00:21Z",
"published": "2022-08-06T00:00:36Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22144"
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"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1459"
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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.