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CVE-2009-2335

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."

  • Published: Jul 10, 2009
  • Updated: Apr 13, 2023
  • CVE: CVE-2009-2335
  • Severity: Medium
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 5
  • AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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Software From Fixed in
WordPress / wordpress - 2.8.1
WordPress / wordpress_mu - 2.8.1