CWE-314 : Cleartext Storage in the Registry

The product stores sensitive information in cleartext in the registry.

Created: 2006-07-19 Updated: 2023-06-29 Source: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/314.html
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An attacker examines a target system to find sensitive data that has been embedded within it. This information can reveal confidential contents, such as account numbers or individual keys/credentials that can be used as an intermediate step in a larger attack.
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