Wordpress Alert: Account enumeration through login responses
Login or reset screens reveal whether an email address has an account. Attackers can build a target list for password attacks.
What it looks like
Login or reset screens reveal whether an email address has an account.
Why it matters
Attackers can build a target list for password attacks.
What to check
Compare responses and timing for known and unknown accounts.
Documentation
This is an exploit pattern to check in installed components, not a claim that every WordPress site has this flaw. Confirm the product and version against its advisories before treating a site as affected. See OWASP password reset guidance, OWASP authentication guidance.
- Categories: WordPress
- Tags: #WordPress Security, #Authentication