Empty String Password

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Last revision (mm/dd/yy): 08/31/2015

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Description

Using an empty string as a password is insecure.

It is never appropriate to use an empty string as a password. It is too easy to guess. An empty string password makes the authentication as weak as the user names, which are normally public or guessable. This makes a brute-force attack against the login interface much easier.

Risk Factors

TBD

Examples

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Related Attacks

• Brute force attack against application log in interface.

Related Vulnerabilities

• Weak Passwords

Related Controls

• Category:Authentication
• Strong Password Policy

Related Technical Impacts

• Technical Impact 1
• Technical Impact 2

References

TBD