CWE-555—J2EE Misconfiguration: Plaintext Password in Configuration File

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released 2006-07-19 · last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-555
Abstraction:: Variant
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

J2EE Misconfiguration: Plaintext Password in Configuration File

Description

The J2EE application stores a plaintext password in a configuration file.

Storing a plaintext password in a configuration file allows anyone who can read the file to access the password-protected resource, making it an easy target for attackers.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Access Control
Impact:: Bypass Protection Mechanism

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