You could just as well just put the password a central textfile, using the mod to get it.

Also, I would suggest using a more serious encryption while you're at it.

Maybe create a higher level connection module that creates the needed connections for you with the proper user and password, no user nor password in your script. And if you encrypt them both stored in a central file... might make it easier.

Q: Why did the Perlmonk cross the road?
A: He wanted to escape the match.