CVE-2009-2336

Name: CVE-2009-2336
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-07-10T21:00:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2336 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 5.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.41%

91.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-16

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	< 2.8.1
Wordpress	Wordpress Mu	< 2.8.1

References

http://corelabs.coresecurity.com/index.php?action=view&type=advisory&name=WordPress_Privileges_UncheckedExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022528Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9110Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.osvdb.org/55714Broken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504795/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35581Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1833Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00597.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00608.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg00632.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg00676.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://corelabs.coresecurity.com/index.php?action=view&type=advisory&name=WordPress_Privileges_UncheckedExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022528Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9110Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.osvdb.org/55714Broken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504795/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35581Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1833Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00597.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00608.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg00632.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg00676.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2336?

How severe is CVE-2009-2336?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2336 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2336?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST