CWE-1394—Use of Default Cryptographic Key

Weakness Name

Use of Default Cryptographic Key

Description

The product uses a default cryptographic key for potentially critical functionality.

It is common practice for products to be designed to use default keys. 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.

Common Consequences

Scope:

Authentication

Impact:

Gain Privileges or Assume Identity

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-1392Use of Default Credentials