Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-549

    CWE-549: Missing Password Field Masking

    The product does not mask passwords during entry, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture passwords.

    Published:19 Jul 2006
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:30 Apr 2026

    Related Weakness

    CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials