CVE-2021-4449CWE-434

ZoomSounds <= 5.96 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Critical · published October 16, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 The ZoomSounds plugin for WordPress has an alarming flaw: it allows unauthenticated file uploads due to missing type validation! 🔥 Think of it like a bakery that lets anyone drop off mysterious packages without checking the contents — a recipe for disaster if someone decides to deliver a cake filled with explosives! Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to upload harmful files, leading to remote code execution and total control of your website. Imagine a burglar slipping in through the backdoor and taking over everything while you’re none the wiser!

Put simply

Think of it like a bakery that lets anyone drop off mysterious packages without checking the contents — a recipe for disaster if someone decides to deliver a cake filled with explosives! This vulnerability stems from the 'savepng.php' file failing to validate file types, meaning attackers can upload arbitrary files, which may include malicious scripts.

What to do

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to upload harmful files, leading to remote code execution and total control of your website. Imagine a burglar slipping in through the backdoor and taking over everything while you’re none the wiser! To protect your site, update the ZoomSounds plugin to the latest version immediately. Additionally, review your file upload policies and consider implementing more stringent file validation rules. Don't leave your site vulnerable! You've got this! With these steps, you'll keep your site safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05394 · 92.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-10-16T06:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 OCT 06:43Z
    ZoomSounds <= 5.96 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
    cvelistv5