[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #22421: Make more security for users by hidding existed usernames in wp-login.php

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#22421: Make more security for users by hidding existed usernames in wp-login.php
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 Reporter:  egorpromo        |       Type:  enhancement
   Status:  new              |   Priority:  normal
Milestone:  Awaiting Review  |  Component:  Users
  Version:  3.4.2            |   Severity:  normal
 Keywords:                   |
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 I propose don't show message “ERROR: Invalid username” in wp-login.php
 page when user enters incorect password. There must be more common message
 in wp-login.php page like: “ERROR: invalid username or password”.

 Also I propose don’t create new password by entering username in /wp-
 login.php?action=lostpassword. For creating new password user must enter
 email only, not his username.

 For security reason it is better do not uncover existed usernames.

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Ticket URL: <http://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/22421>
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