CVE-2009-2336 describes a username enumeration vulnerability in WordPress and WordPress MU versions prior to 2.8.1. The forgotten mail interface reveals whether a user account exists based on its response to password reset requests, allowing remote attackers to identify valid usernames. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity with low attack complexity and no authentication required, primarily impacting confidentiality by disclosing usernames. Despite the vendor disputing its significance, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 2.8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress_mu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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