Common Weakness Enumeration
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.
429 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-FXGW-9XVP-9R43
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 12:32 – Updated: 2026-07-22 12:32
VLAI
Details
A flaw was found in the Ansible Lightspeed extension for Visual Studio Code. This vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to the workstation, or malware running with the user's privileges, to read the Google Gemini API key. The extension insecurely stores the API key in plain text within the user's configuration file and writes it to output log files. This information disclosure can lead to the attacker obtaining the API credential and potentially consuming the user's API quota.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-44187"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-22T12:17:59Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in the Ansible Lightspeed extension for Visual Studio Code. This vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to the workstation, or malware running with the user\u0027s privileges, to read the Google Gemini API key. The extension insecurely stores the API key in plain text within the user\u0027s configuration file and writes it to output log files. This information disclosure can lead to the attacker obtaining the API credential and potentially consuming the user\u0027s API quota.",
"id": "GHSA-fxgw-9xvp-9r43",
"modified": "2026-07-22T12:32:16Z",
"published": "2026-07-22T12:32:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44187"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44187"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2466765"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-G29V-5PWH-WXX4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-26 21:30 – Updated: 2023-02-06 16:39
VLAI
Summary
Plaintext Storage of a Password in Jenkins JIRA Pipeline Steps Plugin
Details
Jenkins JIRA Pipeline Steps Plugin 2.0.165.v8846cf59f3db and earlier stores the private keys unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.jenkins-ci.plugins:jira-steps"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "2.0.165.v8846cf59f3db"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-24439"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256",
"CWE-312"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-01-27T01:00:15Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-26T21:18:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Jenkins JIRA Pipeline Steps Plugin 2.0.165.v8846cf59f3db and earlier stores the private keys unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.",
"id": "GHSA-g29v-5pwh-wxx4",
"modified": "2023-02-06T16:39:45Z",
"published": "2023-01-26T21:30:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24439"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-01-24/#SECURITY-2774"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Plaintext Storage of a Password in Jenkins JIRA Pipeline Steps Plugin"
}
GHSA-G2J8-J26J-56QH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-29 18:31 – Updated: 2026-05-29 18:31
VLAI
Details
Heatmiser Wifi Thermostat 1.7 contains a credential disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve administrative credentials by accessing the networkSetup.htm page. Attackers can request the networkSetup.htm endpoint and extract plaintext username and password values from HTML form fields to gain administrative access to the thermostat.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-25396"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-29T16:16:19Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Heatmiser Wifi Thermostat 1.7 contains a credential disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve administrative credentials by accessing the networkSetup.htm page. Attackers can request the networkSetup.htm endpoint and extract plaintext username and password values from HTML form fields to gain administrative access to the thermostat.",
"id": "GHSA-g2j8-j26j-56qh",
"modified": "2026-05-29T18:31:31Z",
"published": "2026-05-29T18:31:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-25396"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45623"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/heatmiser-wifi-thermostat-credential-disclosure-via-networksetup-htm"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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-G5J9-P3RW-C77M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:48 – Updated: 2024-03-21 03:33
VLAI
Details
** DISPUTED ** An issue was discovered in SMA Solar Technology products. Sniffed passwords from SMAdata2+ communication can be decrypted very easily. The passwords are "encrypted" using a very simple encryption algorithm. This enables an attacker to find the plaintext passwords and authenticate to the device. NOTE: the vendor reports that only Sunny Boy TLST-21 and TL-21 and Sunny Tripower TL-10 and TL-30 could potentially be affected.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-9856"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-08-05T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "** DISPUTED ** An issue was discovered in SMA Solar Technology products. Sniffed passwords from SMAdata2+ communication can be decrypted very easily. The passwords are \"encrypted\" using a very simple encryption algorithm. This enables an attacker to find the plaintext passwords and authenticate to the device. NOTE: the vendor reports that only Sunny Boy TLST-21 and TL-21 and Sunny Tripower TL-10 and TL-30 could potentially be affected.",
"id": "GHSA-g5j9-p3rw-c77m",
"modified": "2024-03-21T03:33:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:48:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9856"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://horusscenario.com/CVE-information"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.sma.de/en/statement-on-cyber-security.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.sma.de/fileadmin/content/global/specials/documents/cyber-security/Whitepaper-Cyber-Security-AEN1732_07.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G772-Q552-GGR6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-31 00:31 – Updated: 2025-12-31 00:31
VLAI
Details
Ksenia Security Lares 4.0 Home Automation version 1.6 contains an unprotected endpoint vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload MPFS File System binary images. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to overwrite flash program memory and potentially execute arbitrary code on the home automation system's web server.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-15113"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-30T23:15:49Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Ksenia Security Lares 4.0 Home Automation version 1.6 contains an unprotected endpoint vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload MPFS File System binary images. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to overwrite flash program memory and potentially execute arbitrary code on the home automation system\u0027s web server.",
"id": "GHSA-g772-q552-ggr6",
"modified": "2025-12-31T00:31:11Z",
"published": "2025-12-31T00:31:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15113"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://packetstorm.news/files/id/190178"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kseniasecurity.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ksenia-security-lares-home-automation-remote-code-execution-via-mpfs-upload"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2025-5930.php"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-GC3F-WWWQ-J375
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-26 06:31 – Updated: 2024-11-26 06:31
VLAI
Details
IBM Workload Scheduler 9.5, 10.1, and 10.2 stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a local user.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-49351"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-26T04:15:05Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IBM Workload Scheduler 9.5, 10.1, and 10.2 stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a local user.",
"id": "GHSA-gc3f-wwwq-j375",
"modified": "2024-11-26T06:31:02Z",
"published": "2024-11-26T06:31:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49351"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177061"
}
],
"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-GGMX-PQ89-7MCR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:51 – Updated: 2022-06-28 23:07
VLAI
Summary
Plaintext Storage of a Password in Jenkins Configuration as Code Plugin
Details
Jenkins Configuration as Code Plugin prior to version 1.25 did not treat the proxy password as a secret to be masked when logging or encrypted for export.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "io.jenkins:configuration-as-code"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.25"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-10345"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256",
"CWE-522",
"CWE-532"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-06-28T23:07:38Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2019-07-31T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Jenkins Configuration as Code Plugin prior to version 1.25 did not treat the proxy password as a secret to be masked when logging or encrypted for export.",
"id": "GHSA-ggmx-pq89-7mcr",
"modified": "2022-06-28T23:07:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:51:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10345"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/configuration-as-code-plugin/commit/73afe3cb10a723cb06e29c2e5499206aadae3a0d"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/configuration-as-code-plugin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-07-31/#SECURITY-1303"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/31/1"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Plaintext Storage of a Password in Jenkins Configuration as Code Plugin"
}
GHSA-GH9J-F3P4-FWF2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-13 15:30 – Updated: 2024-06-13 15:30
VLAI
Details
IBM Jazz Reporting Service 7.0.3 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an admin user. IBM X-Force ID: 283363.
Severity
4.4 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-25052"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-13T14:15:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IBM Jazz Reporting Service 7.0.3 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an admin user. IBM X-Force ID: 283363.",
"id": "GHSA-gh9j-f3p4-fwf2",
"modified": "2024-06-13T15:30:36Z",
"published": "2024-06-13T15:30:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25052"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/283363"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7157232"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-GHGQ-X6WC-6JR5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-17 15:30 – Updated: 2024-07-17 19:30
VLAI
Summary
Zowe CLI allows storage of previously entered secure credentials in a plaintext file
Details
A vulnerability in Zowe CLI allows local, privileged actors to store previously entered secure credentials in a plaintext file as part of an auto-init operation.
Severity
5.9 (Medium)
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "npm",
"name": "@zowe/cli"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "7.18.0"
},
{
"fixed": "7.23.5"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-6833"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-07-17T19:30:05Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-17T15:15:14Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in Zowe CLI allows local, privileged actors to store previously entered secure credentials in a plaintext file as part of an auto-init operation.",
"id": "GHSA-ghgq-x6wc-6jr5",
"modified": "2024-07-17T19:30:05Z",
"published": "2024-07-17T15:30:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6833"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/zowe/zowe-cli/commit/6778da5e03c65dfcd3e6e4b4097b94d9fbd5d01b"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/zowe/zowe-cli"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Zowe CLI allows storage of previously entered secure credentials in a plaintext file"
}
GHSA-GMG2-3W6V-945P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2023-01-05 21:45
VLAI
Summary
Password stored in plain text by Parasoft Environment Manager Plugin
Details
Jenkins Parasoft Environment Manager Plugin 2.14 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master where it can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the master file system.
Severity
4.3 (Medium)
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "com.parasoft:environment-manager"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "2.15"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-2132"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-01-05T21:45:44Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2020-02-12T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Jenkins Parasoft Environment Manager Plugin 2.14 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master where it can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the master file system.",
"id": "GHSA-gmg2-3w6v-945p",
"modified": "2023-01-05T21:45:44Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:08:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2132"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/environment-manager-tools-plugin/commit/a2511b9d3dfbd3778471c6840ae6026076f11134"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/environment-manager-tools-plugin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-02-12/#SECURITY-1562"
},
{
"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": "Password stored in plain text by Parasoft Environment Manager Plugin"
}
Mitigation
Architecture and Design
Avoid storing passwords in easily accessible locations.
Mitigation
Architecture and Design
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.