I Have md5 encrypted password, how to give the password to user when he uses “Forgot password”?

Question

I have database entry for password in md5 format, but when user uses the \"Forgot password\" then how can i give him/her the desired password?

Answer 1

You got a 1/100 chance of recovering that password (dictionary method) given the length of the password. I won't recommend it.

It's better to generate a new random password, and send it to the user's email.