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==Abstract==
 
 
 
Using an empty string as a password is insecure.
 
 
 
==Description==
 
 
 
It is never appropriate to use an empty string as a password. It is too easy to guess and make the application vulnerable to brute-force password guessing attack.
 
 
 
==Examples ==
 
 
 
==Related Threats==
 
 
 
==Related Attacks==
 
 
 
==Related Vulnerabilities==
 
 
 
==Related Countermeasures==
 
 
 
==Categories==
 
 
 
[[Category:Environmental Vulnerability]]
 
[[Category:Deployment]]
 
[[Category:Password Management Vulnerability]]
 
[[Category:Authentication Vulnerability]]
 

Latest revision as of 18:33, 21 July 2006