Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2021-4449

ZoomSounds <= 5.96 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

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.

Quick Answer

CVE-2021-4449 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin ZoomSounds - WordPress Wave Audio Player with Playlist. It affects Versions up to 5.96 and is fixed in 6.05.

Published
Jun 24, 2021
Last Updated
Jul 09, 2025
Slug
dzs-zoomsounds
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 6.05, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2021-4449 is tracked for the Plugin ZoomSounds - WordPress Wave Audio Player with Playlist as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions up to 5.96. Update ZoomSounds - WordPress Wave Audio Player with Playlist to 6.05 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
6.05
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 5.96
Tracking ID
CVE-2021-4449
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
dzs-zoomsounds View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2021-4449
Patched Versions
6.05
Affected Versions
Versions up to 5.96
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