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CWE-258 - Empty Password in Configuration File

  • Abstraction:Variant
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Incomplete
  • Release Date:2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:2023-10-26

Weakness Name

Empty Password in Configuration File

Description

Using an empty string as a password is insecure.

Common Consequences

Scope: Access Control

Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity

Related Weaknesses

CWE-260Password in Configuration File

CWE-521Weak Password Requirements