How severe is CVE-2021-39316?

CVE-2021-39316 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-39316 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39316?

CVE-2021-39316 affects Digitalzoomstudio Zoomsounds. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39316?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-39316 published?

CVE-2021-39316 was published on 2021-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39316

CVE-2021-39316 is a high-severity vulnerability in Digitalzoomstudio Zoomsounds with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 67% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Digitalzoomstudio Zoomsounds
Published: 2021-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39316?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2021-39316?: CVE-2021-39316 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-39316 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39316?: CVE-2021-39316 affects Digitalzoomstudio Zoomsounds. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39316?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-39316 published?: CVE-2021-39316 was published on 2021-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:digitalzoomstudio:zoomsounds:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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