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Empty String Password
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Description
Empty string password makes the authentication as weak as the user names, which is normally public or guessable. This make a brute-force attack against the login interface much easier.
Examples
Related Threats
Attackers try to obtain a log in account of the application.
Related Attacks
- Brute-force Attack against application log in interface.
Related Vulnerabilities
Related Countermeasures
Category:Authentication Strong Password Policy
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