CWE-1392

Use of Default Credentials

High

Description

The product uses default credentials (such as passwords or cryptographic keys) for potentially critical functionality.

Potential Impact

How to Fix

Requirements

Prohibit use of default, hard-coded, or other values that do not vary for each installation of the product - especially for separate organizations.

Architecture and Design

Force the administrator to change the credential upon installation.

Installation

The product administrator could change the defaults upon installation or during operation.

Related Weaknesses

References

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