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Use of Default Credentials
Use of Default Credentials
Use of Default Credentials
CWE-1392
CVSS severity (NVD, All Time)
Short description
The product uses default credentials (such as passwords or cryptographic keys) for potentially critical functionality.
Extended description
It is common practice for products to be designed to use
default keys, passwords, or other mechanisms for
authentication. The rationale is to simplify the
manufacturing process or the system administrator's task of
installation and deployment into an enterprise. However, if
admins do not change the defaults, it is easier for attackers
to bypass authentication quickly across multiple
organizations.
Best practices to prevent this CWE
Phase: Requirements
Prohibit use of default, hard-coded, or other values that do not vary for each installation of the product - especially for separate organizations.
Effectiveness: High
Phase: Architecture and Design
Force the administrator to change the credential upon installation.
Effectiveness: High
Phase: Installation; Operation
The product administrator could change the defaults upon installation or during operation.
