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CWE-549 - Missing Password Field Masking

  • Abstraction:Base
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Draft
  • Release Date:2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29

Weakness Name

Missing Password Field Masking

Description

The product does not mask passwords during entry, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture passwords.

Common Consequences

Scope: Access Control

Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism

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