CVE-2025-9516 atec Debug <= 1.2.22 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Read
Authenticated administrators can read arbitrary files outside the intended directory via the custom_log parameter in the atec Debug WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-9516?
CVE-2025-9516 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in docjojo atec Debug, published on 4 Sep 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The atec Debug plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.22 via the 'custom_log' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to view the contents of files outside of the originally intended directory.
Weakness: CWE-36
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-9516?
How do I fix CVE-2025-9516?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-9516 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2025-9516 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-9516 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r9cx-9cpr-wwg2.