CWE-549—Missing Password Field Masking

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released 2006-07-19 · last modified 2026-04-30

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-549
Abstraction:: Base
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2026-04-30

Weakness Name

Missing Password Field Masking

Description

The product does not mask passwords during entry, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture passwords.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Access Control
Impact:: Bypass Protection Mechanism

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