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.
2404 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-PGGH-JQVF-25J4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-06 15:32 – Updated: 2026-10-06 15:32Dell Container Storage Modules, versions prior to 1.18.0, contain(s) an Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in the csm-docs. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.9.8
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"details": "Dell Container Storage Modules, versions prior to 1.18.0, contain(s) an Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in the csm-docs. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.9.8",
"id": "GHSA-pggh-jqvf-25j4",
"modified": "2026-10-06T15:32:03Z",
"published": "2026-10-06T15:32:03Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-54472"
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"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000515771/dsa-2026-448-security-update-for-dell-container-storage-modules-multiple-vulnerabilities?msockid=3021cac2195069ed3194ddad186a68f9"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-PGQH-J5F3-P3CF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 00:57 – Updated: 2024-03-21 03:33** DISPUTED ** Default and unremovable support credentials (user:nwk password:nwk2) allow attackers to gain total super user control of an IoT device through a TELNET session to products using the RadioRA 2 Lutron integration protocol Revision M to Revision Y. NOTE: The vendor disputes this id as not being a vulnerability because what can be done through the ports revolve around controlling lighting, not code execution. A certain set of commands are listed, which bear some similarity to code, but they are not arbitrary and do not allow admin-level control of a machine.
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"CVE-2018-11681"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-06-02T13:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "** DISPUTED ** Default and unremovable support credentials (user:nwk password:nwk2) allow attackers to gain total super user control of an IoT device through a TELNET session to products using the RadioRA 2 Lutron integration protocol Revision M to Revision Y. NOTE: The vendor disputes this id as not being a vulnerability because what can be done through the ports revolve around controlling lighting, not code execution. A certain set of commands are listed, which bear some similarity to code, but they are not arbitrary and do not allow admin-level control of a machine.",
"id": "GHSA-pgqh-j5f3-p3cf",
"modified": "2024-03-21T03:33:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T00:57:25Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11681"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://reversecodes.wordpress.com/2018/06/02/0-day-tomando-el-control-de-las-instalaciones-de-la-nasa-en-cabo-canaveral"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://sadfud.me/explotos/CVE-2018-11629"
},
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"url": "http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/040249.pdf"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-PGRG-RVJM-C6VQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-07 12:30 – Updated: 2022-12-13 03:30Use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability in multiple Buffalo network devices allows a network-adjacent attacker to alter?configuration settings of the device. The affected products/versions are as follows: WZR-300HP firmware Ver. 2.00 and earlier, WZR-450HP firmware Ver. 2.00 and earlier, WZR-600DHP firmware Ver. 2.00 and earlier, WZR-900DHP firmware Ver. 1.15 and earlier, HW-450HP-ZWE firmware Ver. 2.00 and earlier, WZR-450HP-CWT firmware Ver. 2.00 and earlier, WZR-450HP-UB firmware Ver. 2.00 and earlier, WZR-600DHP2 firmware Ver. 1.15 and earlier, and WZR-D1100H firmware Ver. 2.00 and earlier.
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"CVE-2022-34840"
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"details": "Use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability in multiple Buffalo network devices allows a network-adjacent attacker to alter?configuration settings of the device. The affected products/versions are as follows: WZR-300HP firmware Ver. 2.00 and earlier, WZR-450HP firmware Ver. 2.00 and earlier, WZR-600DHP firmware Ver. 2.00 and earlier, WZR-900DHP firmware Ver. 1.15 and earlier, HW-450HP-ZWE firmware Ver. 2.00 and earlier, WZR-450HP-CWT firmware Ver. 2.00 and earlier, WZR-450HP-UB firmware Ver. 2.00 and earlier, WZR-600DHP2 firmware Ver. 1.15 and earlier, and WZR-D1100H firmware Ver. 2.00 and earlier.",
"id": "GHSA-pgrg-rvjm-c6vq",
"modified": "2022-12-13T03:30:45Z",
"published": "2022-12-07T12:30:29Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34840"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU92805279/index.html"
},
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"url": "https://www.buffalo.jp/news/detail/20221003-01.html"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-PH4H-Q38C-6XG4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-03 21:30 – Updated: 2026-06-04 15:30Version 3.0.7 of the Securly Chrome Extension contains hardcoded, plaintext AES passphrases in securly.min.js. These keys decrypt crisis alert keyword data and intervention site data.
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"CVE-2026-8876"
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"CWE-798"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-03T19:16:39Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Version 3.0.7 of the Securly Chrome Extension contains hardcoded, plaintext AES passphrases in securly.min.js. These keys decrypt crisis alert keyword data and intervention site data.",
"id": "GHSA-ph4h-q38c-6xg4",
"modified": "2026-06-04T15:30:33Z",
"published": "2026-06-03T21:30:31Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8876"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/595768"
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"severity": [
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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"
}
]
}
GHSA-PH78-5Q58-GQXJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:51 – Updated: 2023-03-03 18:30A clone version of an ELM327 OBD2 Bluetooth device has a hardcoded PIN, leading to arbitrary commands to an OBD-II bus of a vehicle, as demonstrated by turning off the vehicle's lights.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-12797"
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-07-31T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "A clone version of an ELM327 OBD2 Bluetooth device has a hardcoded PIN, leading to arbitrary commands to an OBD-II bus of a vehicle, as demonstrated by turning off the vehicle\u0027s lights.",
"id": "GHSA-ph78-5q58-gqxj",
"modified": "2023-03-03T18:30:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:51:52Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-12797"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kth.se/polopoly_fs/1.914060.1561621279!/Ludvig%20and%20Daniel_final_dongles.pdf"
},
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"url": "https://www.kth.se/polopoly_fs/1.914063.1561621564!/Marstorp%20%26%20Lindstrom%2C%20Security%20Testing%20of%20an%20OBD-II%20Connected%20IoT%20Device.pdf"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kth.se/polopoly_fs/1.917488.1564430206!/elm327.pdf"
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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-PHVQ-JFG5-V663
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:10 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:10An issue was discovered on the D-Link DWR-932B router. Undocumented TELNET and SSH services provide logins to admin with the password admin and root with the password 1234.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-10177"
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-01-30T04:59:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "An issue was discovered on the D-Link DWR-932B router. Undocumented TELNET and SSH services provide logins to admin with the password admin and root with the password 1234.",
"id": "GHSA-phvq-jfg5-v663",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:10:33Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:10:33Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10177"
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"url": "https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2016-09-28-dlink-dwr-932b-lte-routers-vulnerabilities.html"
},
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"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95877"
}
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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"
}
]
}
GHSA-PJ24-VJ9G-8VG8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-17 12:32 – Updated: 2026-08-17 12:32openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded default JWT signing secrets in config.py that pass validation checks. Attackers with access to source code can forge valid JWT tokens for any client_id to gain authenticated access to keyserver and telemetry APIs.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-74893"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-17T11:16:44Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded default JWT signing secrets in config.py that pass validation checks. Attackers with access to source code can forge valid JWT tokens for any client_id to gain authenticated access to keyserver and telemetry APIs.",
"id": "GHSA-pj24-vj9g-8vg8",
"modified": "2026-08-17T12:32:26Z",
"published": "2026-08-17T12:32:26Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-qc6h-gfjh-7qqg"
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74893"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-jwt-token-forgery-via-hardcoded-secrets"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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: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"
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]
}
GHSA-PJ5V-58W8-JQM8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-11 03:31 – Updated: 2026-08-11 03:31SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (Model Mix Planning) contains a hardcoded credential within the source code of the application to perform authorization check to access certain functionalities in the application. An attacker with high privileges could leverage this hardcoded credential to bypass authorization and delete specific planning-related restrictions in the application. Successful exploitation could result in a low impact on confidentiality and integrity, with no impact on availability of the application.
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"CVE-2026-58245"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-11T01:17:22Z",
"severity": "LOW"
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"details": "SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (Model Mix Planning) contains a hardcoded credential within the source code of the application to perform authorization check to access certain functionalities in the application. An attacker with high privileges could leverage this hardcoded credential to bypass authorization and delete specific planning-related restrictions in the application. Successful exploitation could result in a low impact on confidentiality and integrity, with no impact on availability of the application.",
"id": "GHSA-pj5v-58w8-jqm8",
"modified": "2026-08-11T03:31:57Z",
"published": "2026-08-11T03:31:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-58245"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://me.sap.com/notes/3763028"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://url.sap/sapsecuritypatchday"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-PJFQ-94VC-MG9W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-27 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-03 00:00The Motorola ACE1000 RTU through 2022-05-02 uses ECB encryption unsafely. It can communicate with an XRT LAN-to-radio gateway by means of an embedded client. Credentials for accessing this gateway are stored after being encrypted with the Tiny Encryption Algorithm (TEA) in ECB mode using a hardcoded key. Similarly, the ACE1000 RTU can route MDLC traffic over Extended Command and Management Protocol (XCMP) and Network Layer (XNL) networks via the MDLC driver. Authentication to the XNL port is protected by TEA in ECB mode using a hardcoded key.
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"CVE-2022-30274"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-26T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "The Motorola ACE1000 RTU through 2022-05-02 uses ECB encryption unsafely. It can communicate with an XRT LAN-to-radio gateway by means of an embedded client. Credentials for accessing this gateway are stored after being encrypted with the Tiny Encryption Algorithm (TEA) in ECB mode using a hardcoded key. Similarly, the ACE1000 RTU can route MDLC traffic over Extended Command and Management Protocol (XCMP) and Network Layer (XNL) networks via the MDLC driver. Authentication to the XNL port is protected by TEA in ECB mode using a hardcoded key.",
"id": "GHSA-pjfq-94vc-mg9w",
"modified": "2022-08-03T00:00:54Z",
"published": "2022-07-27T00:00:30Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-30274"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-179-06"
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"url": "https://www.forescout.com/blog"
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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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GHSA-PJFV-C533-56M2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:41 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:41An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. The web daemon contains the hardcoded trueadmin / admintrue credentials for an ISP.
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"CVE-2021-27153"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-10T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. The web daemon contains the hardcoded trueadmin / admintrue credentials for an ISP.",
"id": "GHSA-pjfv-c533-56m2",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:41:49Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:41:49Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27153"
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"url": "https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2021-01-12-fiberhome-ont-0day-vulnerabilities.html#httpd-hardcoded-credentials"
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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.