CWE-258: Empty Password in Configuration File
low-riskUsing an empty string as a password is insecure.
Abstraction: Variant
Common Consequences
Access Control
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Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
Real-World Examples (10)
| CVE | CVSS | EPSS | KEV |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2018-17914 | 9.8 | 3.9% | — |
| CVE-2019-5021 | 9.8 | 3.5% | — |
| CVE-2020-29478 | 7.5 | 0.6% | — |
| CVE-2025-9276 | 9.8 | 0.3% | — |
| CVE-2023-39439 | 8.8 | 0.3% | — |
| CVE-2023-43016 | 7.3 | 0.2% | — |
| CVE-2024-4106 | 5.3 | 0.1% | — |
| CVE-2024-28744 | 8.8 | 0.0% | — |
| CVE-2025-4395 | 6.8 | 0.0% | — |
| CVE-2024-35137 | 6.2 | 0.0% | — |
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Active Threat
0/50 · Minimal
Exploit Availability
0/50 · Minimal