CWE-256— Plaintext Storage of a Password
The product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files.— MITRE CWE catalog
294 active CVEs classified under this weakness category. Sourced from NVD, GHSA, and vendor advisories. Full definition on MITRE →
CVEs classified under CWE-256page 2 of 6
- CVE-2024-44815HIGHCVSS 4.6EG 8.02024-09-10
Vulnerability in Hathway Skyworth Router CM5100 v.4.1.1.24 allows a physically proximate attacker to obtain user credentials via SPI flash Firmware W25Q64JV.
- CVE-2024-43378HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82024-08-16
calamares-nixos-extensions provides Calamares branding and modules for NixOS, a distribution of GNU/Linux. Users who installed NixOS through the graphical installer who used manual disk partitioning to create a setup where the system was b…
- CVE-2024-22432HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82024-01-25
Networker 19.9 and all prior versions contains a Plain-text Password stored in temporary config file during backup duration in NMDA MySQL Database backups. User has low privilege access to Networker Client system could potentially exploit…
- CVE-2020-25184HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82022-03-18
Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF Runtime Versions 4.x and 5.x stores the password in plaintext in a file that is in the same directory as the executable file. ISaGRAF Runtime reads the file and saves the data in a variable without any additiona…
- CVE-2019-0032HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82019-04-10
A password management issue exists where the Organization authentication username and password were stored in plaintext in log files. A locally authenticated attacker who is able to access these stored plaintext credentials can use them to…
- CVE-2022-22557HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.82022-06-02
PowerStore contains Plain-Text Password Storage Vulnerability in PowerStore X & T environments running versions 2.0.0.x and 2.0.1.x A locally authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of…
- CVE-2021-3787HIGHCVSS 6.4EG 7.82021-11-12
A vulnerability was reported in some Motorola-branded Binatone Hubble Cameras that could allow an attacker with local access to obtain the MQTT credentials that could result in unauthorized access to backend Hubble services.
- CVE-2022-1794HIGHCVSS 5.5EG 7.82022-07-11
The CODESYS OPC DA Server prior V3.5.18.20 stores PLC passwords as plain text in its configuration file so that it is visible to all authorized Microsoft Windows users of the system.
- CVE-2026-82453HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52026-08-29
rust-iot-platform through commit 5df942ab stores user passwords in cleartext without hashing in the user model. Attackers can read API responses from user retrieval and listing routes to obtain plaintext credentials for all accounts.
- CVE-2026-40430HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52026-07-23
Pronetiqs IntraVUE Versions 3.2.1a14 and prior have a plaintext storage of a password vulnerability that could expose cleartext credentials through the API.
- CVE-2018-25396HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52026-05-29
Heatmiser Wifi Thermostat 1.7 contains a credential disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve administrative credentials by accessing the networkSetup.htm page. Attackers can request the networkSetup.htm en…
- CVE-2026-42151HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52026-05-04
Prometheus is an open-source monitoring system and time series database. Prior to versions 3.5.3 and 3.11.3, the client_secret field in the Azure AD remote write OAuth configuration (storage/remote/azuread) was typed as string instead of S…
- CVE-2025-15624HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52026-04-17
Plaintext Storage of a Password vulnerability in Sparx Systems Pty Ltd. Sparx Pro Cloud Server. In a setup where OpenID is used as the primary method of authentication to authenticate to Sparx EA, Pro Cloud Server creates local passwords…
- CVE-2026-35556HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52026-04-09
OpenPLC_V3 is vulnerable to a Plaintext Storage of a Password vulnerability that could allow an attacker to retrieve credentials and access sensitive information.
- CVE-2025-56527HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52025-11-18
Plaintext password storage in Kotaemon 0.11.0 in the client's localStorage.
- CVE-2025-13187HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52025-11-14
A security vulnerability has been detected in Intelbras ICIP 2.0.20. Affected is an unknown function of the file /xml/sistema/acessodeusuario.xml. Such manipulation of the argument NomeUsuario/SenhaAcess leads to unprotected storage of cre…
- CVE-2025-9982HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52025-11-14
A vulnerability exists in QuickCMS version 6.8 where sensitive admin credentials are hardcoded in a configuration file and stored in plaintext. This flaw allows attackers with access to the source code or the server file system to retrieve…
- CVE-2024-41336HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52025-02-27
Draytek devices Vigor 165/166 prior to v4.2.6 , Vigor 2620/LTE200 prior to v3.9.8.8, Vigor 2860/2925 prior to v3.9.7, Vigor 2862/2926 prior to v3.9.9.4, Vigor 2133/2762/2832 prior to v3.9.8, Vigor 2135/2765/2766 prior to v4.4.5.1, Vigor 28…
- CVE-2025-21111HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52025-01-08
Dell VxRail, versions 8.0.000 through 8.0.311, contain(s) a Plaintext Storage of a Password vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure.
- CVE-2025-21102HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52025-01-08
Dell VxRail, versions 7.0.000 through 7.0.532, contain(s) a Plaintext Storage of a Password vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure.
- CVE-2023-6518HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52024-02-08
Plaintext Storage of a Password vulnerability in Mia Technology Inc. MİA-MED allows Read Sensitive Strings Within an Executable. This issue affects MİA-MED: before 1.0.7.
- CVE-2023-39452HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52023-09-18
The web application that owns the device clearly stores the credentials within the user management section. Obtaining this information can be done remotely due to the incorrect management of the sessions in the web applicati…
- CVE-2023-0457HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52023-03-03
Plaintext Storage of a Password vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSEC iQ-F Series, MELSEC iQ-R Series, MELSEC-Q Series and MELSEC-L Series allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose plaintext credentials stored …
- CVE-2022-31044HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52022-06-15
Rundeck is an open source automation service with a web console, command line tools and a WebAPI. The Key Storage converter plugin mechanism was not enabled correctly in Rundeck 4.2.0 and 4.2.1, resulting in use of the encryption layer for…
- CVE-2021-32978HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52022-04-04
The programming protocol allows for a previously entered password and lock state to be read by an attacker. If the previously entered password was successful, the attacker can then use the password to unlock Automation Direct CLICK PLC CPU…
- CVE-2020-8183HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52020-11-02
A logic error in Nextcloud Server 19.0.0 caused a plaintext storage of the share password when it was given on the initial create API call.
- CVE-2020-10609HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52020-07-27
Grundfos CIM 500 v06.16.00 stores plaintext credentials, which may allow sensitive information to be read or allow modification to system settings by someone with access to the device.
- CVE-2019-10434HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52019-10-01
Jenkins LDAP Email Plugin transmits configured credentials in plain text as part of the global Jenkins configuration form, potentially resulting in their exposure.
- CVE-2019-10921HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52019-05-14
A vulnerability has been identified in LOGO! 8 BM (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V8.3). Unencrypted storage of passwords in the project could allow an attacker with access to port 10005/tcp to obtain passwords of the device. The s…
- CVE-2017-6049HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52019-04-02
Detcon Sitewatch Gateway, all versions without cellular, an attacker can edit settings on the device using a specially crafted URL.
- CVE-2019-6518HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52019-03-05
Moxa IKS and EDS store plaintext passwords, which may allow sensitive information to be read by someone with access to the device.
- CVE-2026-110975HIGHCVSS 7.4EG 7.42026-10-23
A flaw was found in Kruize Autotune. Its REST API ships without an authentication layer, and the endpoints that return datasource configuration — the list-datasources endpoint (GET /datasources) and the datasource-metadata endpoint — s…
- CVE-2026-2380HIGHCVSS 7.4EG 7.42026-09-16
On affected platforms running Arista EOS with OpenConfig-related services (i.e., gNMI, gNSI, RESTCONF and NETCONF), sensitive requests and responses may be unintentionally logged. These may be stored on the local EOS device or recorded on …
- CVE-2026-46513HIGHCVSS 7.4EG 7.42026-07-16
Frogman provides headless PBX control through MCP and HTTP API. Prior to 1.6.2, Frogman stored API tokens generated by Tools/CreateApiToken.php:33-36 as raw bin2hex(random_bytes(32)) strings in oc_api_tokens, and Frogman.class.php:78 authe…
- CVE-2024-39575HIGHCVSS 7.4EG 7.42026-06-16
update_disk_psu_baseline.sh requires password in plain text
- CVE-2025-2500HIGHCVSS 7.4EG 7.42025-05-30
A vulnerability exists in the SOAP Web services of the Asset Suite versions listed below. If successfully exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to the product and the time window of a possible password attack could be exp…
- CVE-2024-27166HIGHCVSS 7.4EG 7.42024-06-14
Coredump binaries in Toshiba printers have incorrect permissions. A local attacker can steal confidential information. As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
- CVE-2024-10334HIGHCVSS 7.3EG 7.32025-02-10
A vulnerability exists in the VideONet product included in the listed System 800xA versions, where VideONet is used. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could, in the worst case scenario, stop or manipulate the vide…
- CVE-2024-3625HIGHCVSS 7.3EG 7.32024-04-25
A flaw was found in Quay, where Quay's database is stored in plain text in mirror-registry on Jinja's config.yaml file. This issue leaves the possibility of a malicious actor with access to this file to gain access to Quay's Redis instance.
- CVE-2024-3624HIGHCVSS 7.3EG 7.32024-04-25
A flaw was found in how Quay's database is stored in plain-text in mirror-registry on the jinja's config.yaml file. This flaw allows a malicious actor with access to this file to gain access to Quay's database.
- CVE-2022-47561HIGHCVSS 7.3EG 7.32023-09-20
The web application stores credentials in clear text in the "admin.xml" file, which can be accessed without logging into the website, which could allow an attacker to obtain credentials related to all users, including admin users, in clear…
- CVE-2026-21417HIGHCVSS 7.2EG 7.22026-01-27
Dell CloudBoost Virtual Appliance, versions prior to 19.14.0.0, contains a Plaintext Storage of Password vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of pri…
- CVE-2024-43659HIGHCVSS 7.2EG 7.22025-01-09
After gaining access to the firmware of a charging station, a file at <redacted> can be accessed to obtain default credentials that are the same across all Iocharger AC model EV chargers. This issue affects Iocharger firmware for AC model…
- CVE-2024-53292HIGHCVSS 7.2EG 7.22024-12-11
Dell VxVerify, versions prior to x.40.405, contain a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in the shell wrapper. A local high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user c…
- CVE-2024-11982HIGHCVSS 7.2EG 7.22024-11-29
Certain models of routers from Billion Electric has a Plaintext Storage of a Password vulnerability. Remote attackers with administrator privileges can access the user settings page to retrieve plaintext passwords.
- CVE-2026-86715HIGHCVSS 7.1EG 7.12026-10-30
Plaintext storage of a password vulnerability in Crypttech Crypto and Informatics Technologies Industry and Trade Inc. Vatos DLP allows Use of Known Domain Credentials. This issue affects Vatos DLP: from 1.1.176 before 1.1.243.
- CVE-2026-103094HIGHCVSS 7.1EG 7.12026-10-29
ServiceNow has remediated an information disclosure vulnerability that was identified in the ServiceNow AI Platform. This vulnerability could cause a user's plaintext password to be persisted in a system table, potentially exposing that pa…
- CVE-2026-19051HIGHCVSS 7.1EG 7.12026-09-04
Plaintext storage of a password vulnerability in Menulux Software Inc. Menulux Portal allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This issue affects Menulux Portal: before 20260903211448.
- CVE-2026-50641HIGHCVSS 7.1EG 7.12026-07-29
Streamsoft Business Intelligence (BI) stores users' passwords in plaintext form in the database This issue was fixed in version 6.8.0.0, users were also requested to change their password on the first login.
- CVE-2025-65009HIGHCVSS 7.1EG 7.12025-12-18
In WODESYS WD-R608U router (also known as WDR122B V2.0 and WDR28) admin password is stored in configuration file as plaintext and can be obtained by unauthorized user by direct references to the resource in question. The vendor was noti…
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