CVE-2021-4449

Public Exploit
ZoomSounds <= 5.96 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 11.38% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory ithemes.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: ZoomIt ZoomSounds - WordPress Wave Audio Player with Playlist
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References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/262e3bb3-bc83-4d0b-8056-9f94ec141b8f?source=cve third party advisory
https://ithemes.com/blog/wordpress-vulnerability-report-june-2021-part-5/#ib-toc-anchor-2 third party advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/07259a61-8ba9-4dd0-8d52-cc1df389c0ad third party advisory exploit
https://sploitus.com/exploit?id=WPEX-ID:07259A61-8BA9-4DD0-8D52-CC1DF389C0AD exploit
https://github.com/0xAgun/Arbitrary-File-Upload-ZoomSounds third party advisory
https://codecanyon.net/item/zoomsounds-wordpress-wave-audio-player-with-playlist/6181433 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4449?
CVE-2021-4449 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-4449?
To fix CVE-2021-4449, 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-2021-4449 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-4449 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-4449?
CVE-2021-4449 affects ZoomIt ZoomSounds - WordPress Wave Audio Player with Playlist.
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