CVE-2025-9516
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Publication date: 2025-09-04

Last updated on: 2025-09-04

Assigner: Wordfence

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.
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Published
2025-09-04
Last Modified
2025-09-04
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2026-06-16
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2025-09-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-9516
EUVD
EUVD-2025-34037
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atec debug_plugin *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-36 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize absolute path sequences such as "/abs/path" that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the atec Debug plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.2.22. It allows authenticated users with Administrator-level access or higher to exploit the 'custom_log' parameter to read arbitrary files outside the intended directory. Essentially, attackers can view the contents of files they should not normally have access to.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers with Administrator-level access to read sensitive files outside the intended directory. This could lead to exposure of confidential information, configuration files, or other sensitive data, potentially compromising the security of your WordPress site.

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