CVE-2021-4449

Digitalzoomstudio Zoomsounds remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 5.39%

Published16 Oct 2024

Description

The ZoomSounds plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'savepng.php' file in versions up to, and including, 5.96. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. CVE-2021-4457 is a duplicate of this.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Digitalzoomstudio Zoomsounds≤ 5.96

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

https://codecanyon.net/item/zoomsounds-wordpress-wave-audio-player-with-playlist/6181433Product
https://github.com/0xAgun/Arbitrary-File-Upload-ZoomSoundsThird Party Advisory
https://ithemes.com/blog/wordpress-vulnerability-report-june-2021-part-5/#ib-toc-anchor-2Third Party Advisory
https://sploitus.com/exploit?id=WPEX-ID:07259A61-8BA9-4DD0-8D52-CC1DF389C0ADExploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/07259a61-8ba9-4dd0-8d52-cc1df389c0adExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/262e3bb3-bc83-4d0b-8056-9f94ec141b8f?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Related CVEs

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-4449 being actively exploited?

CVE-2021-4449 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 5.39%.

How severe is CVE-2021-4449?

CVE-2021-4449 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 5.39% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-4449?

Affected products include Digitalzoomstudio Zoomsounds.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4449?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.