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.