CWE-489 79 CVEs MITRE definition ↗

CWE-489: Active Debug Code

Overview

CWE-489 (Active Debug Code) documents a weakness type used across vulnerability databases and security assessments. Use the sections below for definition, context, and mapped CVEs.

Security impact
Security impact: Depends on product and context; use CVE records, severity scores, and MITRE guidance to prioritize.

Description

The product is released with debugging code still enabled or active.

Applicable platforms

Kind Name Class Prevalence OS / CPE
language Not Language-Specific Undetermined
technology Not Technology-Specific Undetermined
technology ICS/OT Undetermined

Related CVEs in this database

These CVEs are mapped to this weakness in this database and kept for traceability and search.

CVE Published Summary
CVE-2026-49188 2026-06-04 The ai_cmd utility executes with full root permissions. It pipes socket inputs directly to popen(), paving the way for unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary root commands.
CVE-2026-45728 2026-05-26 Algernon is a small self-contained pure-Go web server. Prior to 1.17.7, when Algernon is invoked with a single file path instead of a directory, singleFileMode is set to true and debugMode is forcibly…
CVE-2026-9133 2026-05-20 Active debug code exists in the ARN resolver of amazon-mq rabbitmq-aws before version 0.2.1. A debug ARN scheme (arn:aws-debug:file) accepted by the PUT /api/aws/arn/validate validation endpoint might…
CVE-2026-40035 2026-04-08 Unfurl through 2025.08 contains an improper input validation vulnerability in config parsing that enables Flask debug mode by default. The debug configuration value is read as a string and passed dire…
CVE-2026-32662 2026-04-03 Development and test API endpoints are present that mirror production functionality.
CVE-2026-33201 2026-03-26 Digital Photo Frame GH-WDF10A provided by GREEN HOUSE CO., LTD. contains an active debug code vulnerability. If this vulnerability is exploited, files or configurations on the affected device may be r…
CVE-2026-27131 2026-03-23 The Sprig Plugin for Craft CMS is a reactive Twig component framework for Craft CMS. Starting in version 2.0.0 and prior to versions 2.15.2 and 3.15.2, admin users, and users with explicit permission …
CVE-2025-15017 2025-12-31 A vulnerability exists in serial device servers where active debug code remains enabled in the UART interface. An attacker with physical access to the device can directly connect to the UART interface…
CVE-2025-42872 2025-12-09 Due to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal, an unauthenticated attacker could inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users� browsers, a…
CVE-2025-2486 2025-11-26 The Ubuntu edk2 UEFI firmware packages accidentally allowed the UEFI Shell to be accessed in Secure Boot environments, possibly allowing bypass of Secure Boot constraints. Versions 2024.05-2ubuntu0.3 …
CVE-2025-64983 2025-11-26 Smart Video Doorbell firmware versions prior to 2.01.078 contain an active debug code vulnerability that allows an attacker to connect via Telnet and gain access to the device.
CVE-2025-54660 2025-11-18 An active debug code vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, FortiClientWindows 7.0 all versions may allow a local attacker to run th…
CVE-2025-30185 2025-11-11 Active debug code for some Intel UEFI reference platforms within Ring 0: Kernel may allow a denial of service and escalation of privilege. System software adversary with a privileged user combined wit…
CVE-2025-52663 2025-10-31 A vulnerability was identified in certain UniFi Talk devices where internal debugging functionality remained unintentionally enabled. This issue could allow an attacker with access to the UniFi Talk m…
CVE-2025-4106 2025-10-24 An authenticated admin user with access to both the management WebUI and command line interface on a Firebox can enable a diagnostic debug shell by uploading a platform and version-specific diagnostic…
CVE-2025-36899 2025-09-04 There is a possible escalation of privilege due to test/debugging code left in a production build. This could lead to physical escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. U…
CVE-2025-21472 2025-08-06 Information disclosure while capturing logs as eSE debug messages are logged.
CVE-2025-7705 2025-07-22 : Active Debug Code vulnerability in ABB Switch Actuator 4 DU-83330, ABB Switch actuator, door/light 4 DU -83330-500.This issue affects Switch Actuator 4 DU-83330: All Versions; Switch actuator, door/…
CVE-2025-1479 2025-05-30 An open debug interface was reported in the Legion Space software included on certain Legion devices that could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code.
CVE-2025-46674 2025-04-27 NASA CryptoLib before 1.3.2 uses Extended Procedures that are a Work in Progress (not intended for use during flight), potentially leading to a keystream oracle.

Previous names

  • Leftover Debug Code (2020-02-24)

Content submission

Name
7 Pernicious Kingdoms
Date
2006-07-19
Version
Draft 3

Content modifications

Date Name Version Importance Comment
2008-07-01 Eric Dalci 1.0 updated Potential_Mitigations, Time_of_Introduction
2008-08-01 1.0 added/updated white box definitions
2008-09-08 CWE Content Team 1.0 updated Common_Consequences, Relationships, Other_Notes, Taxonomy_Mappings
2009-07-27 CWE Content Team 1.5 updated Demonstrative_Examples
2009-10-29 CWE Content Team 1.6 updated Common_Consequences
2011-06-01 CWE Content Team 1.13 updated Common_Consequences
2011-06-27 CWE Content Team 2.0 updated Common_Consequences
2012-05-11 CWE Content Team 2.2 updated Relationships
2012-10-30 CWE Content Team 2.3 updated Potential_Mitigations
2014-06-23 CWE Content Team 2.7 updated Description, Modes_of_Introduction, Other_Notes, Time_of_Introduction
2014-07-30 CWE Content Team 2.8 updated Relationships, Taxonomy_Mappings
2017-11-08 CWE Content Team 3.0 updated Applicable_Platforms, Relationships, White_Box_Definitions
2019-01-03 CWE Content Team 3.2 updated Weakness_Ordinalities
2019-06-20 CWE Content Team 3.3 updated Related_Attack_Patterns
2020-02-24 CWE Content Team 4.0 updated Description, Name, References, Relationships
2021-03-15 CWE Content Team 4.4 updated Related_Attack_Patterns
2021-07-20 CWE Content Team 4.5 updated Alternate_Terms
2023-01-31 CWE Content Team 4.10 updated Applicable_Platforms, Description, Relationships
2023-04-27 CWE Content Team 4.11 updated Detection_Factors, Relationships
2023-06-29 CWE Content Team 4.12 updated Mapping_Notes
2025-09-09 CWE Content Team 4.18 updated Common_Consequences, Description, Diagram, Modes_of_Introduction
2025-12-11 CWE Content Team 4.19 updated Relationships
2026-04-30 CWE Content Team 4.20 updated Observed_Examples
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