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CWE-258

Empty Password in Configuration File

Variant
Incomplete

Description

Using an empty string as a password is insecure.

Common Consequences

Scope

Access Control

Impact

Gain Privileges or Assume Identity

Potential Mitigations

System Configuration

Passwords should be at least eight characters long -- the longer the better. Avoid passwords that are in any way similar to other passwords you have. Avoid using words that may be found in a dictionary, names book, on a map, etc. Consider incorporating numbers and/or punctuation into your password. If you do use common words, consider replacing letters in that word with numbers and punctuation. However, do not use "similar-looking" punctuation. For example, it is not a good idea to change cat to c@t, ca+, (@+, or anything similar. Finally, it is never appropriate to use an empty string as a password.

CVE-2022-26117

Network access control (NAC) product has a configuration file with an empty password

Applicable Platforms

Not Language-Specific

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