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CWE-555 (J2EE误配置:在配置文件中明文存储口令) — Vulnerability Class 1

1 vulnerabilities classified as CWE-555 (J2EE误配置:在配置文件中明文存储口令). AI Chinese analysis included.

CWE-555 represents a critical configuration weakness where Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) applications store sensitive credentials in plain text within configuration files. This flaw exposes authentication data to any user or process with read access to the file system, effectively bypassing intended security controls. Attackers typically exploit this vulnerability by scanning accessible directories for configuration files, extracting the plaintext passwords, and using them to gain unauthorized access to protected resources or databases. To mitigate this risk, developers must avoid hardcoding secrets in plain text. Instead, they should employ secure storage mechanisms such as encrypted configuration files, hardware security modules, or dedicated secret management services. Additionally, implementing strict file permission policies ensures that only authorized processes can access sensitive configuration data, thereby significantly reducing the attack surface for credential theft.

MITRE CWE 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 (1)
Access ControlBypass Protection Mechanism
Mitigations (2)
Architecture and DesignDo not hardwire passwords into your software.
Architecture and DesignUse industry standard libraries to encrypt passwords before storage in configuration files.
Examples (1)
Below is a snippet from a Java properties file in which the LDAP server password is stored in plaintext.
webapp.ldap.username=secretUsername webapp.ldap.password=secretPassword
Bad · Java
CVE IDTitleCVSSSeverityPublished
CVE-2023-20059 Cisco DNA Center Information Disclosure Vulnerability — Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center (DNA Center) 4.3 Medium2023-03-23

Vulnerabilities classified as CWE-555 (J2EE误配置:在配置文件中明文存储口令) represent 1 CVEs. The CWE taxonomy describes the weakness; review individual CVEs for product-specific impact.