2276
Relationships
The table(s) below shows the weaknesses and high level categories that are related to this
weakness. These relationships are defined as ChildOf, ParentOf, MemberOr and give insight to
similar items that may exist at higher and lower levels of abstraction. In addition, relationships such
as PeerOf and CanAlsoBe are defined to show similar weaknesses that may want to be explored.
Relevant to the view "Research Concepts" (CWE-1000)
Nature Type ID Name Page
ChildOf 1392 Use of Default Credentials 2271
Applicable Platforms
Language : Not Language-Specific (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Operating_System : Not OS-Specific (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Architecture : Not Architecture-Specific (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Technology : Not Technology-Specific (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Authentication Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
Potential Mitigations
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
Phase: Operation
The product administrator could change the defaults upon installation or during operation.
Effectiveness = Moderate
Observed Examples
Reference Description
CVE-2018-3825 cloud cluster management product has a default master encryption key
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-3825
CVE-2016-1561 backup storage product has a default SSH public key in the authorized_keys
file, allowing root access
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-1561
CVE-2010-2306 Intrusion Detection System (IDS) uses the same static, private SSL keys for
multiple devices and installations, allowing decryption of SSL traffic
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-2306
MemberOf Relationships
This MemberOf relationships table shows additional CWE Catgeories and Views that reference this
weakness as a member. This information is often useful in understanding where a weakness fits
within the context of external information sources.
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-1395: Dependency on Vulnerable Third-Party Component
CWE-1395: Dependency on Vulnerable Third-Party Component