A recent study reveals that despite numerous frameworks, best practices, and blog posts on secure coding, many developers still hardcode credentials into their code. This finding underscores the ongoing struggle in the cybersecurity industry to eradicate insecure software. The research highlights that 35,346 Common Weaknesses (CWEs) were assigned to published vulnerabilities over a one-year period, with CWE-798 (Use of Hard-coded Credentials) being a significant contributor. The study emphasizes the need for effective vulnerability management and responsible disclosure practices.

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