Title: PHP Warning : $user_login and $error Last modified: April 28, 2023 --- # PHP Warning : $user_login and $error * Resolved [Fantou](https://wordpress.org/support/users/fantou/) * (@fantou) * [3 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/php-warning-user_login-and-error/) * Hello * In my error.log file, I have these messages when I use “the forget password submission” with an invalid email in the login popup window of a WooCommerce Site: * PHP Warning: Undefined variable $user_login in /wp-login.php on line 1428 PHP Warning: Undefined variable $user_login in /wp-login.php on line 1512PHP Warning: Undefined variable $error in /wp-login.php on line 1534 * And instead of having the message “invalid email” I have the regular message “ Go check your mails for the link”. Sometimes, I have no message at all * Is there a way to fix this? * Have a nice day - This topic was modified 3 years, 1 month ago by [Fantou](https://wordpress.org/support/users/fantou/). * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fphp-warning-user_login-and-error%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US) to see the link]_ Viewing 9 replies - 1 through 9 (of 9 total) * [Igor H](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ihereira/) * (@ihereira) * [3 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/php-warning-user_login-and-error/#post-16699402) * Hello, * > PHP Warning: Undefined variable $user_login in /wp-login.php * The error message suggests that the _wp-login.php_ file has been (perhaps) modified incorrectly. I recommend restoring the file to its original condition by following these steps below: * 1. Determine your WordPress version by checking your admin dashboard. 2. Download the corresponding WordPress version as a .zip file from this link: [https://wordpress.org/download/releases/](https://wordpress.org/download/releases/). 3. Extract the wp-login.php file from the downloaded .zip file.4. Upload the extracted wp-login.php file to your server, replacing the existing one. * By doing this, you’ll ensure the wp-login.php file is in its correct state to prevent further issues. * Let us know if this worked for you. * Thread Starter [Fantou](https://wordpress.org/support/users/fantou/) * (@fantou) * [3 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/php-warning-user_login-and-error/#post-16699506) * Hello [@ihereira](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ihereira/) * Thanks for your reply. Unfortunatly, does not change the problem. * Finally it seems to be a problem with Wordfence and/or with security options from the host. * I can’t find precisely the exact origin for the moment, do you have already encounter this type of problem? * [xue28 (woo-hc)](https://wordpress.org/support/users/xue28/) * (@xue28) * [3 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/php-warning-user_login-and-error/#post-16701572) * Hi [@fantou](https://wordpress.org/support/users/fantou/) * Going back to your original inquiry here, I understand that you are receiving the error logs above when you input an invalid email address under the Password Reset page, correct? * I replicated the scenario on my personal site running on the [default Storefront theme](https://woocommerce.com/storefront/), however, I am unable to reproduce the issue on my end. As you can see below, this is the error message I received when inputting an invalid email: * ![](https://i0.wp.com/snipboard.io/7mNp8i.jpg?ssl=1) * Furthermore, there were no error logs produced afterwards as well: * ![](https://i0.wp.com/snipboard.io/1R7MEz.jpg?ssl=1) * For us to investigate this further, can you please try to switch to the [default Storefront theme](https://woocommerce.com/storefront/) and only WooCommerce plugin is enabled, input an invalid email under the Password Reset page and see if this works? * If so, then this kind of problem is usually caused by your theme or a third-party plugin present on your site. We can run a conflict test to verify this. I’d recommend cloning your site to a staging environment and performing the tests described on this [guide](https://woocommerce.com/document/how-to-test-for-conflicts/) without modifying your live site or impacting customers. Many hosts provide staging facilities, so it’s worth checking in with them. It’s also possible to do it using the free [WP Staging](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-staging/) plugin. * If this was caused by a third-party plugin present on your site, it would be best to reach out to the developers for further assistance here. * If this did not resolve the issue, please share your **System Status Report**, that will help us further troubleshoot. * You can find it via `WooCommerce > Status`. Select `Get system report` and then` Copy for support`. Once you’ve done that, you can paste it into your reply here. * If you could also provide the **fatal error logs** (if any) under `WooCommerce > Status > Logs`. * You could copy and paste your reply here or paste it via [https://gist.github.com/](https://gist.github.com/) and send the link here. * Let us know how it goes! * Thread Starter [Fantou](https://wordpress.org/support/users/fantou/) * (@fantou) * [3 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/php-warning-user_login-and-error/#post-16704704) * Hi [@xue28](https://wordpress.org/support/users/xue28/) * Thanks a lot for your help and your time. * I tried with StoreFront theme and it seems that I have the same problem only when the plugin Wordfence is activated.If not, I have the normal error message“ wrong email” I will ask them if they have already encounter this issue * Thanks again for your help and I will tell you if I have something new about this 🙂 * [xue28 (woo-hc)](https://wordpress.org/support/users/xue28/) * (@xue28) * [3 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/php-warning-user_login-and-error/#post-16706348) * Hi [@fantou](https://wordpress.org/support/users/fantou/) * I’m glad you were able to find the culprit of your issue here which is the [WordFence](https://www.wordfence.com/) plugin. * Since this is a third-party plugin that we don’t provide support for based on our [Support Policy](https://woocommerce.com/support-policy/), I recommend that you reach out to the developers of the plugin for further assistance. They will be better equipped to help you resolve any issues you’re experiencing with the plugin. * [https://www.wordfence.com/help/](https://www.wordfence.com/help/) * All the best and hopefully, the issue will be fixed soon. * [xue28 (woo-hc)](https://wordpress.org/support/users/xue28/) * (@xue28) * [3 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/php-warning-user_login-and-error/#post-16744258) * Hi [@fantou](https://wordpress.org/support/users/fantou/) * We haven’t heard back from you in a while, so I’m going to go ahead and mark this thread as resolved. If you have any other questions please start a new topic. * Thanks! * [demosvalera](https://wordpress.org/support/users/demosvalera/) * (@demosvalera) * [2 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/php-warning-user_login-and-error/#post-16881844) * Undefined variable $user_login in **wp-login.php** on line **1428** * Undefined variable $user_login in **wp-login.php** on line **1512** * Warning: Undefined variable $error in **wp-login.php** on line **1534** * [Beauty of Code (woo-hc)](https://wordpress.org/support/users/beautyofcode/) * (@beautyofcode) * [2 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/php-warning-user_login-and-error/#post-16894585) * Hi [@demosvalera](https://wordpress.org/support/users/demosvalera/) , * It seems like you are experiencing an issue similar to the one above. * Since each site setup differs, and in order to align with[ forum best practices](https://wordpress.org/support/forum-user-guide/faq/#i-have-the-same-problem-can-i-just-reply-to-someone-elses-post-with-me-too), please can you [start your own topic ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/woocommerce/#new-topic-0) so that we can address your issue(s) separately. * Thanks! * Thread Starter [Fantou](https://wordpress.org/support/users/fantou/) * (@fantou) * [2 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/php-warning-user_login-and-error/#post-16894660) * Hi [@xue28](https://wordpress.org/support/users/xue28/), Hi [@beautyofcode](https://wordpress.org/support/users/beautyofcode/) * Thanks for your concern. I post this little message to keep you up to date with my problem : I did not have an accurate answer from WordFence. So I’ve switched to BulletProof Security and I have no more this issue.About the security of the host (when the security plugin is deactivated) : seems to be the option “hide connexion’s error’s message” which causing the issue. * Have a nice day! 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