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.
2185 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-G2PW-5FJR-FHHF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-31 00:31 – Updated: 2025-12-31 00:31Ksenia Security Lares 4.0 Home Automation version 1.6 contains a default credentials vulnerability that allows unauthorized attackers to gain administrative access. Attackers can exploit the weak default administrative credentials to obtain full control of the home automation system.
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"details": "Ksenia Security Lares 4.0 Home Automation version 1.6 contains a default credentials vulnerability that allows unauthorized attackers to gain administrative access. Attackers can exploit the weak default administrative credentials to obtain full control of the home automation system.",
"id": "GHSA-g2pw-5fjr-fhhf",
"modified": "2025-12-31T00:31:11Z",
"published": "2025-12-31T00:31:11Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15111"
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"url": "https://packetstorm.news/files/id/190180"
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"url": "https://www.kseniasecurity.com"
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"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ksenia-security-lares-home-automation-default-credentials-vulnerability"
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"url": "https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2025-5927.php"
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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"
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GHSA-G2R5-MMRR-V3JG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-19 18:32 – Updated: 2026-05-21 18:33In ScadaBR version 1.2.0, a Use of Hard-Coded Credentials vulnerability could allow an attacker to access the SCADA system as admin.
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"details": "In ScadaBR version 1.2.0, a Use of Hard-Coded Credentials vulnerability could allow an attacker to access the SCADA system as admin.",
"id": "GHSA-g2r5-mmrr-v3jg",
"modified": "2026-05-21T18:33:07Z",
"published": "2026-05-19T18:32:14Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8605"
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"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-139-03"
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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:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/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",
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GHSA-G3MQ-FFVF-8F3R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:49 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:11Amcrest IPM-721S V2.420.AC00.16.R.20160909 devices have default credentials that are hardcoded in the firmware and can be extracted by anyone who reverses the firmware to identify them. If the firmware version V2.420.AC00.16.R 9/9/2016 is dissected using binwalk tool, one obtains a _user-x.squashfs.img.extracted archive which contains the filesystem set up on the device that many of the binaries in the /usr folder. The binary "sonia" is the one that has the vulnerable function that sets up the default credentials on the device. If one opens this binary in IDA-pro, one will notice that this follows a ARM little endian format. The function sub_3DB2FC in IDA pro is identified to be setting up the values at address 0x003DB5A6. The sub_5C057C then sets this value and adds it to the Configuration files in /mnt/mtd/Config/Account1 file.
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"details": "Amcrest IPM-721S V2.420.AC00.16.R.20160909 devices have default credentials that are hardcoded in the firmware and can be extracted by anyone who reverses the firmware to identify them. If the firmware version V2.420.AC00.16.R 9/9/2016 is dissected using binwalk tool, one obtains a _user-x.squashfs.img.extracted archive which contains the filesystem set up on the device that many of the binaries in the /usr folder. The binary \"sonia\" is the one that has the vulnerable function that sets up the default credentials on the device. If one opens this binary in IDA-pro, one will notice that this follows a ARM little endian format. The function sub_3DB2FC in IDA pro is identified to be setting up the values at address 0x003DB5A6. The sub_5C057C then sets this value and adds it to the Configuration files in /mnt/mtd/Config/Account1 file.",
"id": "GHSA-g3mq-ffvf-8f3r",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:11:07Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:49:26Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8226"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ethanhunnt/IoT_vulnerabilities/blob/master/Amcrest_sec_issues.pdf"
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"url": "https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/8"
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"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153224/Amcrest-IPM-721S-Credential-Disclosure-Privilege-Escalation.html"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-G3QQ-JF38-3XHR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-11 03:32 – Updated: 2023-02-21 18:30Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs (version 3.11.4 and prior) and SupportAssist for Business PCs (version 3.2.0 and prior) contain cryptographic weakness vulnerability. An authenticated non-admin user could potentially exploit the issue and obtain sensitive information.
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-02-11T01:23:00Z",
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"details": "Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs (version 3.11.4 and prior) and SupportAssist for Business PCs (version 3.2.0 and prior) contain cryptographic weakness vulnerability. An authenticated non-admin user could potentially exploit the issue and obtain sensitive information.",
"id": "GHSA-g3qq-jf38-3xhr",
"modified": "2023-02-21T18:30:24Z",
"published": "2023-02-11T03:32:50Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34386"
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"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000204114"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-G3VP-JCF8-4HMV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 03:31 – Updated: 2024-05-03 03:31Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro MySQL Use of Hard-coded Credentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the configuration of a MySQL instance. The issue results from hardcoded database credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22075.
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"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro MySQL Use of Hard-coded Credentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the configuration of a MySQL instance. The issue results from hardcoded database credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22075.",
"id": "GHSA-g3vp-jcf8-4hmv",
"modified": "2024-05-03T03:31:07Z",
"published": "2024-05-03T03:31:07Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-51588"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1893"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-G3VQ-83PX-9GQ7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-16 09:30 – Updated: 2023-11-16 09:30Dell ELab-Navigator, version 3.1.9 contains a hard-coded credential vulnerability. A local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data. Successful exploitation may result in the compromise of confidential user information.
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-16T08:15:31Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "\nDell ELab-Navigator, version 3.1.9 contains a hard-coded credential vulnerability. A local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data. Successful exploitation may result in the compromise of confidential user information.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-g3vq-83px-9gq7",
"modified": "2023-11-16T09:30:24Z",
"published": "2023-11-16T09:30:24Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-44296"
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"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000219558/dsa-2023-419-security-update-for-mobility-e-lab-navigator-vulnerabilities"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-G48H-WHQF-89HJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:34 – Updated: 2024-03-21 03:33** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The firmware of the PLANET Technology Corp NVR-915 and NVR-1615 before 2020-10-28 embeds default credentials for root access via telnet. By exposing telnet on the Internet, remote root access on the device is possible. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
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"details": "** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The firmware of the PLANET Technology Corp NVR-915 and NVR-1615 before 2020-10-28 embeds default credentials for root access via telnet. By exposing telnet on the Internet, remote root access on the device is possible. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.",
"id": "GHSA-g48h-whqf-89hj",
"modified": "2024-03-21T03:33:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:34:28Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-26097"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sec-research.com/1604584604-hard-coded-credentials-in-netzwerk-videorekorder-planet-nvr-915.html"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-G4PH-Q9FV-2R9P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-03 00:01 – Updated: 2022-06-14 00:00LinkPlay Sound Bar v1.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges via a hardcoded password for the SSL certificate.
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"details": "LinkPlay Sound Bar v1.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges via a hardcoded password for the SSL certificate.",
"id": "GHSA-g4ph-q9fv-2r9p",
"modified": "2022-06-14T00:00:29Z",
"published": "2022-06-03T00:01:04Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-28605"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/zachi40/1f8d174939684c07f5e32ee039ce9acf"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-G58F-4539-9QHG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:32 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:32Arbitrary code execution vlnerability in Operation bridge Manager, Application Performance Management and Operations Bridge (containerized) vulnerability in Micro Focus products products Operation Bridge Manager, Operation Bridge (containerized) and Application Performance Management. The vulneravility affects: 1.) Operation Bridge Manager versions 2020.05, 2019.11, 2019.05, 2018.11, 2018.05, 10.63,10.62, 10.61, 10.60, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10 and all earlier versions. 2.) Operations Bridge (containerized) 2020.05, 2019.08, 2019.05, 2018.11, 2018.08, 2018.05. 2018.02 and 2017.11. 3.) Application Performance Management versions 9,51, 9.50 and 9.40 with uCMDB 10.33 CUP 3. The vulnerability could allow Arbitrary code execution.
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"CWE-287",
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-27T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Arbitrary code execution vlnerability in Operation bridge Manager, Application Performance Management and Operations Bridge (containerized) vulnerability in Micro Focus products products Operation Bridge Manager, Operation Bridge (containerized) and Application Performance Management. The vulneravility affects: 1.) Operation Bridge Manager versions 2020.05, 2019.11, 2019.05, 2018.11, 2018.05, 10.63,10.62, 10.61, 10.60, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10 and all earlier versions. 2.) Operations Bridge (containerized) 2020.05, 2019.08, 2019.05, 2018.11, 2018.08, 2018.05. 2018.02 and 2017.11. 3.) Application Performance Management versions 9,51, 9.50 and 9.40 with uCMDB 10.33 CUP 3. The vulnerability could allow Arbitrary code execution.",
"id": "GHSA-g58f-4539-9qhg",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:32:30Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:32:30Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11854"
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"url": "https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03747657"
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"url": "https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03747658"
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"url": "https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03747854"
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"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1287"
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"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161182/Micro-Focus-UCMDB-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
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GHSA-G594-6376-7C5R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-29 21:30 – Updated: 2025-02-18 18:33Rocket Software UniData versions prior to 8.2.4 build 3003 and UniVerse versions prior to 11.3.5 build 1001 or 12.2.1 build 2002 suffer from an authentication bypass vulnerability, where a special username with a deterministic password can be leveraged to bypass authentication checks and execute OS commands as the root user.
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"details": "Rocket Software UniData versions prior to 8.2.4 build 3003 and UniVerse versions prior to 11.3.5 build 1001 or 12.2.1 build 2002 suffer from an authentication bypass vulnerability, where a special username with a deterministic password can be leveraged to bypass authentication checks and execute OS commands as the root user.",
"id": "GHSA-g594-6376-7c5r",
"modified": "2025-02-18T18:33:02Z",
"published": "2023-03-29T21:30:16Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28503"
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"url": "https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2023/03/29/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-rocket-software-unirpc-server-fixed"
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"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171854/Rocket-Software-Unidata-udadmin_server-Authentication-Bypass.html"
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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.