CWE-555 - J2EE Misconfiguration: Plaintext Password in Configuration File
- Abstraction:Variant
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
J2EE Misconfiguration: Plaintext Password in Configuration File
Description
The J2EE application stores a plaintext password in a configuration file.
Storing a plaintext password in a configuration file allows anyone who can read the file to access the password-protected resource, making it an easy target for attackers.
Common Consequences
Scope: Access Control
Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism
