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.
Prohibit use of default, hard-coded, or other values that do not vary for each installation of the product - especially for separate organizations.
Force the administrator to change the credential upon installation.
The product administrator could change the defaults upon installation or during operation.
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