CVE-2021-39316

Name: CVE-2021-39316
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-31T12:15:07.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 66.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-39316 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 66.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

66.54%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Digitalzoomstudio	Zoomsounds	<= 6.45

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165146/WordPress-DZS-Zoomsounds-6.45-Arbitrary-File-Read.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-39316Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165146/WordPress-DZS-Zoomsounds-6.45-Arbitrary-File-Read.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-39316Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39316?

How severe is CVE-2021-39316?

CVE-2021-39316 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 66.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39316?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST