RCE in Docjojo Atec Debug

CVE-2025-9517

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.

Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)

EPSS: 0.006 (43.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-9517?
CVE-2025-9517 is a high-severity vulnerability in Docjojo Atec Debug, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2025-09-04.
How severe is CVE-2025-9517?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.