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CVE-2009-2335

MEDIUM CVSS: 5.0 Published: 2009-07-10 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WordPress and WordPress MU before 2.8.1 exhibit different behavior for a failed login attempt 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 Platforms

Wordpress WordpressWordpress Wordpress Mu

Weakness Type

CWE-16

References