CVE-2009-2336: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-2336: The forgotten mail interface in WordPress and WordPress MU before 2.8.1 exhibits different behavior for a p...

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."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue lets a remote visitor tell whether a WordPress username exists through different password-reset behavior. It does not provide account access by itself, but it can improve phishing, password guessing, and account-targeting accuracy. The vendor reportedly disputed the significance, describing the behavior as user convenience. Exposure is most likely on legacy WordPress or WordPress MU installations older than 2.8.1 with public password-recovery functionality reachable from the internet. Prioritize remediation where obsolete WordPress sites are internet-facing or protect sensitive accounts. This is not a standalone breach path, but it lowers the cost of account attacks. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected WordPress or WordPress MU installations to 2.8.1 or a supported current release.; Check WordPress vendor guidance before applying compensating controls.; Limit access to legacy password-recovery endpoints where business requirements allow..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 10, 2009, 20:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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FEDORA-2009-8538CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2009-7729CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2009-7701CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2009-8529CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA

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