CWE · MITRE source
CWE-1392Use of Default Credentials
The product uses default credentials (such as passwords or cryptographic keys) for potentially critical functionality.
It is common practice for products to be designed to use default keys, passwords, or other mechanisms for authentication. The rationale is to simplify the manufacturing process or the system administrator's task of installation and deployment into an enterprise. However, if admins do not change the defaults, it is easier for attackers to bypass authentication quickly across multiple organizations.
Last updated: 21 August 2026 07:11 UTC
OWASP Top 10 for Web (2025)
This weakness contributes to A07:2025 Authentication Failures.
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V13.2.1
NIST 800-53 r5 controls that address this weakness (8)AI-assisted
Showing the 7 most specific. Generic controls that address many weakness types are collapsed below.
| Control | Title | Family | Why it addresses this CWE |
|---|---|---|---|
IA-1 | Policy and Procedures | IA | Policy requires changing or avoiding default credentials during system setup and operation. |
IA-2 | Identification and Authentication (Organizational Users) | IA | Unique identification requirement prevents use of default or shared credentials by organizational users. |
IA-5 | Authenticator Management | IA | Changing default authenticators prior to first use prevents use of default credentials. |
SA-4 | Acquisition Process | SA | Security functional requirements and acceptance criteria can stipulate that acquired systems must not use default credentials. |
SA-5 | System Documentation | SA | Documentation of known configuration vulnerabilities and secure setup practices reduces reliance on default credentials. |
CM-1 | Policy and Procedures | CM | Mandates replacement of default credentials during secure configuration and provisioning procedures. |
PM-30 | Supply Chain Risk Management Strategy | PM | Consistent implementation of the strategy drives removal or mitigation of default credentials in procured systems and services. |
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IA-7 | Cryptographic Module Authentication | IA | Standards-compliant authentication mechanisms typically prohibit default credentials for cryptographic modules. |
Top CVEs of this weakness type, ranked by Risk Priority
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2024-12856 UPD | 8.0 | 7.2 | 0.8219 | 2024-12-27 |
CVE-2026-26341 | 7.7 | 9.8 | 0.0266 | 2026-02-24 |
CVE-2026-58453 | 7.6 | 9.8 | 0.0169 | 2026-07-01 |
CVE-2023-30801 UPD | 7.5 | 9.8 | 0.0091 | 2023-10-10 |
CVE-2023-30603 UPD | 7.4 | 9.8 | 0.0085 | 2023-06-02 |
CVE-2023-3703 UPD | 7.4 | 10.0 | 0.0052 | 2023-09-03 |
CVE-2023-49621 UPD | 7.4 | 9.8 | 0.0060 | 2024-01-09 |
CVE-2024-29844 UPD | 7.4 | 9.8 | 0.0063 | 2024-04-15 |
CVE-2025-8731 UPD | 7.4 | 9.8 | 0.0063 | 2025-08-08 |
CVE-2025-35452 UPD | 7.4 | 9.8 | 0.0085 | 2025-09-05 |
CVE-2025-10542 UPD | 7.4 | 9.8 | 0.0067 | 2025-09-25 |
CVE-2026-26366 UPD | 7.4 | 9.8 | 0.0065 | 2026-02-15 |
CVE-2026-41939 | 7.4 | 9.8 | 0.0080 | 2026-07-29 |
CVE-2024-7746 UPD | 7.3 | 9.8 | 0.0053 | 2024-08-13 |
CVE-2024-12286 UPD | 7.3 | 9.8 | 0.0043 | 2024-12-10 |
CVE-2025-30139 UPD | 7.3 | 9.8 | 0.0041 | 2025-03-18 |
CVE-2025-51536 UPD | 7.3 | 9.8 | 0.0053 | 2025-08-04 |
CVE-2025-55051 UPD | 7.3 | 10.0 | 0.0034 | 2025-09-09 |
CVE-2025-35042 UPD | 7.3 | 9.8 | 0.0040 | 2025-09-22 |
CVE-2025-34516 UPD | 7.3 | 9.8 | 0.0054 | 2025-10-16 |
CVE-2025-54303 UPD | 7.3 | 9.8 | 0.0038 | 2025-12-04 |
CVE-2022-50803 UPD | 7.3 | 9.8 | 0.0038 | 2025-12-30 |
CVE-2026-27751 | 7.3 | 9.8 | 0.0045 | 2026-02-27 |
CVE-2026-22886 UPD | 7.3 | 9.8 | 0.0040 | 2026-03-03 |
CVE-2026-42072 UPD | 7.3 | 9.8 | 0.0044 | 2026-05-08 |