Empty String Password

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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. Empty string password makes the authentication as weak as the user names, which are normally public or guessable. This make a brute-force attack against the login interface much easier.

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

• Weak Passwords

Related Countermeasures

• Category:Authentication
• Strong Password Policy