Vulnerability · Published Sep 4, 2025 · Assigned by Wordfence

CVE-2025-9518atec Debug <= 1.2.22 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Deletion

High 7.2

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A high-severity security flaw in atec Debug from docjojo. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.9% (higher than 61% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.2High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.9%top 39.4% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

The atec Debug plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation on the 'debug_path' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.22. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
docjojo	atec Debug	0 – through 1.2.22

Weakness: CWE-36 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Affected products (as reported)

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