CVE-2025-9518 atec Debug <= 1.2.22 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Deletion
Authenticated administrators can delete arbitrary files via path traversal, potentially leading to remote code execution.
- 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-2025-9518?
CVE-2025-9518 is a high-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 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).
Weakness: CWE-36
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-9518?
How do I fix CVE-2025-9518?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-9518 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-2025-9518 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-9518 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-29fj-mx8x-vqcg.