CVE-2024-10588: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in eugenbobrowski Debug Tool
The Debug Tool plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the info() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to obtain information from phpinfo(). When WP_DEBUG is enabled, this can be exploited by unauthenticated users as well.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-10588 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Debug Tool WordPress plugin by eugenbobrowski. The info() function lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (subscriber-level) to retrieve phpinfo() output, which may disclose sensitive server configuration details. When WP_DEBUG is enabled, this unauthorized access extends to unauthenticated users. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.2.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access can obtain phpinfo() data, potentially revealing sensitive server and PHP environment information. If WP_DEBUG is enabled, unauthenticated attackers can also access this information. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, it is recommended to restrict subscriber-level access carefully and disable WP_DEBUG on production environments to reduce exposure.
CVE-2024-10588: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in eugenbobrowski Debug Tool
Description
The Debug Tool plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the info() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to obtain information from phpinfo(). When WP_DEBUG is enabled, this can be exploited by unauthenticated users as well.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-10588 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Debug Tool WordPress plugin by eugenbobrowski. The info() function lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (subscriber-level) to retrieve phpinfo() output, which may disclose sensitive server configuration details. When WP_DEBUG is enabled, this unauthorized access extends to unauthenticated users. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.2.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access can obtain phpinfo() data, potentially revealing sensitive server and PHP environment information. If WP_DEBUG is enabled, unauthenticated attackers can also access this information. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, it is recommended to restrict subscriber-level access carefully and disable WP_DEBUG on production environments to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-31T14:16:20.987Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6df6b7ef31ef0b591830
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:34 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:02:27 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:16:14 AM
Views: 15
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