CVE-2021-39316

Public Exploit

ZoomSounds <= 6.45 Unauthenticated Directory Traversal and Sensitive Information Dislosure

Description

The Zoomsounds plugin <= 6.45 for WordPress allows arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php, to be downloaded via the `dzsap_download` action using directory traversal in the `link` parameter.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-39316	third party advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165146/WordPress-DZS-Zoomsounds-6.45-Arbitrary-File-Read.html	exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39316?: CVE-2021-39316 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-39316?: To fix CVE-2021-39316, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-39316 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-39316 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~90% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-39316?: CVE-2021-39316 affects ZoomIt ZoomSounds - WordPress Wave Audio Player with Playlist.

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Description

Category

CWE-22 – Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

Frequently Asked Questions