CWE-13 - ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Password in Configuration File
- Abstraction:Variant
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Password in Configuration File
Description
Storing a plaintext password in a configuration file allows anyone who can read the file access to the password-protected resource making them an easy target for attackers.
Common Consequences
Scope: Access Control
Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity