CWE-798— Use of Hard-coded Credentials
The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.— MITRE CWE catalog
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CVEs classified under CWE-798page 25 of 40
- CVE-2025-9380HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-08-24
A vulnerability was identified in FNKvision Y215 CCTV Camera 10.194.120.40. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /etc/passwd of the component Firmware. Such manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. Local ac…
- CVE-2025-9091HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-08-17
A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda AC20 16.03.08.12. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /etc_ro/shadow. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. It is possible to launch the attack on …
- CVE-2025-7564HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-07-14
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in LB-LINK BL-AC3600 1.0.22. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /etc/shadow. The manipulation with the input root:blinkadmin leads to hard-code…
- CVE-2024-50593HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82024-11-08
An attacker with local access to the medical office computer can access restricted functions of the Elefant Service tool by using a hard-coded "Hotline" password in the Elefant service binary, which is shipped with the software.
- CVE-2024-0865HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82024-06-12
CWE-798: Use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability exists that could cause local privilege escalation when logged in as a non-administrative user.
- CVE-2023-49221HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82024-06-07
Precor touchscreen console P62, P80, and P82 could allow a remote attacker (within the local network) to bypass security restrictions, and access the service menu, because there is a hard-coded service code.
- CVE-2023-51588HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82024-05-03
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 att…
- CVE-2023-41372HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82023-10-25
The vulnerability allows an unprivileged (untrusted) third- party application to arbitrary modify the server settings of the Android Client application, inducing it to connect to an attacker - controlled malicious server.This is possible b…
- CVE-2023-2809HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82023-10-04
Plaintext credential usage vulnerability in Sage 200 Spain 2023.38.001 version, the exploitation of which could allow a remote attacker to extract SQL database credentials from the DLL application. This vulnerability could be linked to kno…
- CVE-2023-43637HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82023-09-21
Due to the implementation of "deriveVaultKey", prior to version 7.10, the generated vault key would always have the last 16 bytes predetermined to be "arfoobarfoobarfo". This issue happens because "deriveVaultKey" calls "retrieveCloudKey…
- CVE-2023-36623HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82023-07-05
The root password of the Loxone Miniserver Go Gen.2 before 14.2 is calculated using hard-coded secrets and the MAC address. This allows a local user to calculate the root password and escalate privileges.
- CVE-2023-2291HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82023-04-26
Static credentials exist in the PostgreSQL data used in ManageEngine Access Manager Plus (AMP) build 4309, ManageEngine Password Manager Pro, and ManageEngine PAM360. These credentials could allow a malicious actor to modify configuration …
- CVE-2023-22429HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82023-04-11
Android App 'Wolt Delivery: Food and more' version 4.27.2 and earlier uses hard-coded credentials (API key for an external service), which may allow a local attacker to obtain the hard-coded API key via reverse-engineering the application …
- CVE-2022-42973HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82023-02-01
A CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists that could cause local privilege escalation when local attacker connects to the database. Affected Products: APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software (Windows 7, 10, 11 & Windows…
- CVE-2023-21524HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82023-01-10
Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2022-37710HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-11-07
Patterson Dental Eaglesoft 21 has AES-256 encryption but there are two ways to obtain a keyfile: (1) keybackup.data > License > Encryption Key or (2) Eaglesoft.Server.Configuration.data > DbEncryptKeyPrimary > Encryption Key. Applicable fi…
- CVE-2022-26119HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-11-02
A improper authentication vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSIEM before 6.5.0 allows a local attacker with CLI access to perform operations on the Glassfish server directly via a hardcoded password.
- CVE-2022-42176HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-10-20
In PCTechSoft PCSecure V5.0.8.xw, use of Hard-coded Credentials in configuration files leads to admin panel access.
- CVE-2022-31322HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-09-13
Penta Security Systems Inc WAPPLES v6.0 r3 4.10-hotfix1 allows attackers to escalate privileges via overwriting files using SUID flagged executables.
- CVE-2022-36616HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-08-29
TOTOLINK A810R V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201026 and V5.9c.4050_B20190424 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.
- CVE-2022-36615HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-08-29
TOTOLINK A3000RU V4.1.2cu.5185_B20201128 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.
- CVE-2022-36614HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-08-29
TOTOLINK A860R V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201027 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.
- CVE-2022-36613HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-08-29
TOTOLINK N600R V4.3.0cu.7647_B20210106 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.
- CVE-2022-36612HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-08-29
TOTOLINK A950RG V4.1.2cu.5204_B20210112 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.
- CVE-2022-36611HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-08-29
TOTOLINK A800R V4.1.2cu.5137_B20200730 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.
- CVE-2022-36610HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-08-29
TOTOLINK A720R V4.1.5cu.532_B20210610 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.
- CVE-2022-23440HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-04-06
A use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability [CWE-321] in the registration mechanism of FortiEDR collectors versions 5.0.2, 5.0.1, 5.0.0, 4.0.0 may allow a local attacker to disable and uninstall the collectors from the end-points w…
- CVE-2021-41848HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-03-11
An issue was discovered in Luna Simo PPR1.180610.011/202001031830. It mishandles software updates such that local third-party apps can provide a spoofed software update file that contains an arbitrary shell script and arbitrary ARM binary,…
- CVE-2022-25217HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-03-10
Use of a hard-coded cryptographic key pair by the telnetd_startup service allows an attacker on the local area network to obtain a root shell on the device over telnet. The builds of telnetd_startup included in the version 22.5.9.163 of th…
- CVE-2021-43284HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-11-30
An issue was discovered on Victure WR1200 devices through 1.0.3. The root SSH password never gets updated from its default value of admin. This enables an attacker to gain control of the device through SSH (regardless of whether the admin …
- CVE-2020-25561HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-08-11
SapphireIMS 5 utilized default sapphire:ims credentials to connect the client to server. This credential is saved in ServerConf.config file in the client.
- CVE-2021-33220HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-07
An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1.7.1.0 and earlier. Hard-coded API Keys exist.
- CVE-2021-20025HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-05-13
SonicWall Email Security Virtual Appliance version 10.0.9 and earlier versions contain a default username and a password that is used at initial setup. An attacker could exploit this transitional/temporary user account from the trusted dom…
- CVE-2021-20401HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-05-05
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Fo…
- CVE-2020-4932HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-05-05
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Fo…
- CVE-2021-0245HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-04-22
A Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS on Junos Fusion satellite devices allows an attacker who is local to the device to elevate their privileges and take control of the device. This issue affects: Juni…
- CVE-2021-27452HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-03-25
The software contains a hard-coded password that could allow an attacker to take control of the merging unit using these hard-coded credentials on the MU320E (all firmware versions prior to v04A00.1).
- CVE-2020-35567HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-02-16
An issue was discovered in MB CONNECT LINE mymbCONNECT24 and mbCONNECT24 through 2.6.2. The software uses a secure password for database access, but this password is shared across instances.
- CVE-2021-25275HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-02-03
SolarWinds Orion Platform before 2020.2.4, as used by various SolarWinds products, installs and uses a SQL Server backend, and stores database credentials to access this backend in a file readable by unprivileged users. As a result, any us…
- CVE-2019-20471HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-02-01
An issue was discovered on TK-Star Q90 Junior GPS horloge 3.1042.9.8656 devices. When using the device at initial setup, a default password is used (123456) for administrative purposes. There is no prompt to change this password. Note that…
- CVE-2020-25173HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-01-26
An attacker with local network access can obtain a fixed cryptography key which may allow for further compromise of Reolink P2P cameras outside of local network access
- CVE-2021-1219HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-01-20
A vulnerability in Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite could allow an authenticated, local attacker to access sensitive information on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient protection of static credentials in the …
- CVE-2020-4983HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-01-20
IBM Spectrum LSF 10.1 and IBM Spectrum LSF Suite 10.2 could allow a user on the local network who has privileges to submit LSF jobs to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 192586.
- CVE-2020-25620HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-12-16
An issue was discovered in SolarWinds N-Central 12.3.0.670. Hard-coded Credentials exist by default for local user accounts named [email protected] and [email protected]. These allow logins to the N-Central Administrative Console (NAC…
- CVE-2020-0016HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-12-14
In the Broadcom Nexus firmware, there is an insecure default password. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: …
- CVE-2020-29383HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-11-29
An issue was discovered on V-SOL V1600D4L V1.01.49 and V1600D-MINI V1.01.48 OLT devices. A hardcoded RSA private key (specific to V1600D4L and V1600D-MINI) is contained in the firmware images.
- CVE-2020-29382HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-11-29
An issue was discovered on V-SOL V1600D V2.03.69 and V2.03.57, V1600G1 V2.0.7 and V1.9.7, and V1600G2 V1.1.4 OLT devices. A hardcoded RSA private key (specific to V1600D, V1600G1, and V1600G2) is contained in the firmware images.
- CVE-2020-24620HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-10-01
Unisys Stealth(core) before 4.0.134 stores passwords in a recoverable format. Therefore, a search of Enterprise Manager can potentially reveal credentials.
- CVE-2020-24574HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-08-21
The client (aka GalaxyClientService.exe) in GOG GALAXY through 2.0.41 (as of 12:58 AM Eastern, 9/26/21) allows local privilege escalation from any authenticated user to SYSTEM by instructing the Windows service to execute arbitrary command…
- CVE-2020-7515HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-07-23
A CWE-321: Use of hard-coded cryptographic key stored in cleartext vulnerability exists in Easergy Builder V1.4.7.2 and prior which could allow an attacker to decrypt a password.
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