[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #48910: Restrict common user names when user registers/while WP installation

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#48910: Restrict common user names when user registers/while WP installation
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 Reporter:  guddu1315    |      Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Security     |    Version:  5.3
 Severity:  normal       |   Keywords:
  Focuses:               |
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 Hello

 While the installation of WordPress, user can use any names as usernames
 such as 'admin', 'administrator', 'user', 'root', 'webadmin', 'webmaster',
 'test' etc.
 These are very common & predictable usernames. Along with easy password
 and easy username it becomes really easy for anyone to get into backend.

 We have password strength indicator. And a checkbox for user to accept
 that he is okay with using the weak password. But nothing for username.

 There should be some restriction on usernames. Users should not be able to
 add some of the common usernames. If they want to use the restricted words
 then there should a checkbox informing them that this might be vulnerable
 to the site.

 Thank you.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/48910>
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