CVE-2025-9517 atec Debug <= 1.2.22 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Remote Code Execution
Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary code on the server via insufficient sanitization of the custom log path parameter.
- 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-2025-9517?
CVE-2025-9517 is a high-severity code injection 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 remote code execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.22 via the 'custom_log' parameter. This is due to insufficient sanitization when saving the custom log path. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to execute code on the server.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-9517?
How do I fix CVE-2025-9517?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-9517 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2025-9517 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-9517 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ff78-934g-mr6h.