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CVE-2009-2336

The forgotten mail interface in WordPress and WordPress MU before 2.8.1 exhibits different behavior for a password request depending on whether the user accoun…

Impact

The forgotten mail interface in WordPress and WordPress MU before 2.8.1 exhibits different behavior for a password request depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames. NOTE: the vendor reportedly disputes the significance of this issue, indicating that the behavior exists for "user convenience."

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
WordpressWordpress
before 2.8.1
WordpressWordpress Mu
before 2.8.1

Weakness classification

CWE-16

References