CVE-2025-9518 is a critical arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in the atec Debug plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.2.22. This flaw allows authenticated Administrator-level attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server due to insufficient file path validation. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), the vulnerability presents a significant risk, as deleting files like wp-config.php can easily lead to remote code execution. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docjojo | Atec Debug | >= 0, <= 1.2.22CNA affecteddefault unaffected |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.0 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.3 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.