CVE-2024-10586: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in eugenbobrowski Debug Tool
The Debug Tool plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file creation due to a missing capability check on the dbt_pull_image() function and missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to to create arbitrary files such as .php files that can be leveraged for remote code execution. CVE-2024-52416 may be a duplicate of this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-10586 is a critical vulnerability in the Debug Tool WordPress plugin caused by missing capability checks on the dbt_pull_image() function and absence of file type validation. This allows unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary files, such as .php files, on the server, potentially enabling remote code execution. The issue affects all versions up to 2.2. No official patch or remediation has been published yet. The vulnerability is scored 9.8 on the CVSS v3.1 scale, reflecting its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to create arbitrary files on the affected system without authentication. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, successful exploitation could result in full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to disable or remove the Debug Tool plugin from WordPress installations to prevent exploitation. Monitor official sources for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-10586: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in eugenbobrowski Debug Tool
Description
The Debug Tool plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file creation due to a missing capability check on the dbt_pull_image() function and missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to to create arbitrary files such as .php files that can be leveraged for remote code execution. CVE-2024-52416 may be a duplicate of this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-10586 is a critical vulnerability in the Debug Tool WordPress plugin caused by missing capability checks on the dbt_pull_image() function and absence of file type validation. This allows unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary files, such as .php files, on the server, potentially enabling remote code execution. The issue affects all versions up to 2.2. No official patch or remediation has been published yet. The vulnerability is scored 9.8 on the CVSS v3.1 scale, reflecting its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to create arbitrary files on the affected system without authentication. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, successful exploitation could result in full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to disable or remove the Debug Tool plugin from WordPress installations to prevent exploitation. Monitor official sources for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-31T14:12:10.297Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6df6b7ef31ef0b591828
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:34 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:00:01 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:19:35 PM
Views: 17
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