Weakness (CWE)

CWE-1393: Use of Default Password

Base Incomplete

The product uses default passwords for potentially critical functionality.

How to prevent it (4 mitigations)

Requirements

Prohibit use of default, hard-coded, or other values that do not vary for each installation of the product - especially for separate organizations.
Documentation

Ensure that product documentation clearly emphasizes the presence of default passwords and provides steps for the administrator to change them.
Architecture and Design

Force the administrator to change the credential upon installation.
Installation, Operation

The product administrator could change the defaults upon installation or during operation.

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