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-G7VP-J25F-H34P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-04 23:21 – Updated: 2026-02-04 23:21Impact
The deriveVaultKey function calls retrieveCloudKey which always returns "foobarfoobarfoobarfoobarfoobarfo". When merged with the randomly generated 32-byte key using mergeKeys (16 bytes from each), the last 16 bytes are always "arfoobarfoobarfo". This enables an attacker with physical access to the EVE-OS device to attempt to brute force the remaining 128 bits of key.
Patches
Fixed in 7.10 and 8.12.1-lts
Workarounds
None
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"modified": "2026-02-04T23:21:25Z",
"published": "2026-02-04T23:21:25Z",
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"url": "https://asrg.io/security-advisories/cve-2023-43637"
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GHSA-G8PV-W9GQ-24X8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-09 21:31 – Updated: 2026-02-23 21:31Selea Targa IP OCR-ANPR Camera contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to create administrative users without authentication. Attackers can craft a malicious web page that submits a form to add a new admin user with full system privileges when a logged-in user visits the page.
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"details": "Selea Targa IP OCR-ANPR Camera contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to create administrative users without authentication. Attackers can craft a malicious web page that submits a form to add a new admin user with full system privileges when a logged-in user visits the page.",
"id": "GHSA-g8pv-w9gq-24x8",
"modified": "2026-02-23T21:31:22Z",
"published": "2025-12-09T21:31:48Z",
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"url": "https://github.com/zeroscience"
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"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49458"
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"url": "https://www.selea.com"
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"url": "https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2021-5618.php"
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GHSA-G8XM-R69X-48CJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-04 09:31 – Updated: 2026-03-17 18:30The /root/anaconda-ks.cfg installation configuration file in International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) SFX Series(SFX2100) SuperFlex Satellite Receiver insecurely stores the hardcoded root password hash. The password itself is highly insecure and susceptible to offline dictionary attacks using the rockyou.txt wordlist. Because direct root SSH login is disabled, an attacker must first obtain low-privileged access to the system (e.g., via other vulnerabilities) to be able to log in as the root user. The password is hardcoded and so allows for an actor with local access on effected versions to escalate to root
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"id": "GHSA-g8xm-r69x-48cj",
"modified": "2026-03-17T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-03-04T09:31:07Z",
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"url": "https://www.abdulmhsblog.com/posts/sfx2100-vulns"
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GHSA-G93F-92GJ-4Q4X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-17 21:32 – Updated: 2025-07-22 15:32Sitecore Experience Manager (XM) and Experience Platform (XP) versions 10.1 to 10.1.4 rev. 011974 PRE, all versions of 10.2, 10.3 to 10.3.3 rev. 011967 PRE, and 10.4 to 10.4.1 rev. 011941 PRE contain a hardcoded user account. Unauthenticated and remote attackers can use this account to access administrative API over HTTP.
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"details": "Sitecore Experience Manager (XM) and Experience Platform (XP) versions 10.1 to 10.1.4 rev. 011974 PRE, all versions of 10.2, 10.3 to 10.3.3 rev. 011967 PRE, and 10.4 to 10.4.1 rev. 011941 PRE contain a hardcoded user account. Unauthenticated and remote attackers can use this account to access administrative API over HTTP.",
"id": "GHSA-g93f-92gj-4q4x",
"modified": "2025-07-22T15:32:23Z",
"published": "2025-06-17T21:32:29Z",
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"url": "https://labs.watchtowr.com/is-b-for-backdoor-pre-auth-rce-chain-in-sitecore-experience-platform"
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"url": "https://support.sitecore.com/kb?id=kb_article_view\u0026sysparm_article=KB1003667"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-G9P8-H989-GP6G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:19 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:19The web application backup file in the TP-Link EAP Controller and Omada Controller versions 2.5.4_Windows/2.6.0_Windows is encrypted with a hard-coded cryptographic key, so anyone who knows that key and the algorithm can decrypt it. A low-privilege user could decrypt and modify the backup file in order to elevate their privileges. This is fixed in version 2.6.1_Windows.
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"details": "The web application backup file in the TP-Link EAP Controller and Omada Controller versions 2.5.4_Windows/2.6.0_Windows is encrypted with a hard-coded cryptographic key, so anyone who knows that key and the algorithm can decrypt it. A low-privilege user could decrypt and modify the backup file in order to elevate their privileges. This is fixed in version 2.6.1_Windows.",
"id": "GHSA-g9p8-h989-gp6g",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:19:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:19:29Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10167"
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"url": "https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/tp-link-eap-controller-multiple-vulnerabilities"
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"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104094"
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GHSA-GC6M-VVJP-F3XM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-19 15:30 – Updated: 2022-12-23 21:30A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Click Studios Passwordstate and Passwordstate Browser Extension Chrome. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-216273 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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"id": "GHSA-gc6m-vvjp-f3xm",
"modified": "2022-12-23T21:30:17Z",
"published": "2022-12-19T15:30:29Z",
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"url": "https://modzero.com/modlog/archives/2022/12/19/better_make_sure_your_password_manager_is_secure/index.html"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216273"
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GHSA-GC73-922G-765G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:37 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:37A Use of Hard-Coded Credentials issue was discovered in MRD-305-DIN versions older than 1.7.5.0, and MRD-315, MRD-355, MRD-455 versions older than 1.7.5.0. The device utilizes hard-coded credentials, which could allow for unauthorized local low-privileged access to the device.
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"details": "A Use of Hard-Coded Credentials issue was discovered in MRD-305-DIN versions older than 1.7.5.0, and MRD-315, MRD-355, MRD-455 versions older than 1.7.5.0. The device utilizes hard-coded credentials, which could allow for unauthorized local low-privileged access to the device.",
"id": "GHSA-gc73-922g-765g",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:37:46Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:37:46Z",
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"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-236-01"
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"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100470"
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GHSA-GCQQ-7FF7-WH9P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:20 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:20The Comcast firmware on Cisco DPC3939 (firmware version dpc3939-P20-18-v303r20421746-170221a-CMCST) and DPC3941T (firmware version DPC3941_2.5s3_PROD_sey) devices allows remote attackers to access the web UI by establishing a session to the wan0 WAN IPv6 address and then entering unspecified hardcoded credentials. This wan0 interface cannot be accessed from the public Internet.
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"details": "The Comcast firmware on Cisco DPC3939 (firmware version dpc3939-P20-18-v303r20421746-170221a-CMCST) and DPC3941T (firmware version DPC3941_2.5s3_PROD_sey) devices allows remote attackers to access the web UI by establishing a session to the wan0 WAN IPv6 address and then entering unspecified hardcoded credentials. This wan0 interface cannot be accessed from the public Internet.",
"id": "GHSA-gcqq-7ff7-wh9p",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:20:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:20:38Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9488"
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"url": "https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/doc/advisories/bastille-31.stb-remote-webui.txt"
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GHSA-GF64-FPQ6-HC6F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-14 18:30 – Updated: 2026-04-14 18:30CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access to sensitive device information when an unauthenticated attacker is able to interrogate the SNMP port.
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"modified": "2026-04-14T18:30:36Z",
"published": "2026-04-14T18:30:36Z",
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"url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2026-104-03\u0026p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice\u0026p_File_Name=SEVD-2026-104-03.pdf"
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GHSA-GF9F-HQC6-CH9X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-21 18:33 – Updated: 2026-05-21 18:33Open ISES Tickets before 3.44.2 embeds a hardcoded Google Maps API key in settings.inc.php that is committed to the public source repository. The key can be extracted by anyone with read access to the source and used to make Google Maps Platform requests billed against the original owner's Google Cloud project.
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"modified": "2026-05-21T18:33:15Z",
"published": "2026-05-21T18:33:15Z",
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"url": "https://github.com/openises/tickets/commit/ecfeb406a016766cae81c749e14b5145a9f2dbff"
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"url": "https://github.com/openises/tickets/releases/tag/v3.44.2"
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"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/open-ises-tickets-hardcoded-google-maps-api-key-in-settings-inc-php"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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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.