CWE-1391

Use of Weak Credentials

High

Description

The product uses weak credentials (such as a default key or hard-coded password) that can be calculated, derived, reused, or guessed by an attacker.

Potential Impact

How to Fix

Architecture and Design

When the user changes or sets a password, check the password against a database of already compromised or breached passwords. These passwords are likely to be used in password guessing attacks.

Related Weaknesses

References

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