CVE-2024-7856

CVE-2024-7856 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonaar Mp3 Audio Player For Music, Radio & Podcast with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Description

The MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary file deletion due to a missing capability check on the removeTempFiles() function and insufficient path validation on the 'file' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files which can make remote code execution possible when wp-config.php is deleted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7856?
The MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary file deletion due to a missing capability check on the removeTempFiles() function and insufficient path validation on the 'file' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files which can make remote code execution possible when wp-config.php is deleted.
How severe is CVE-2024-7856?
CVE-2024-7856 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-7856 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7856?
CVE-2024-7856 affects Sonaar Mp3 Audio Player For Music, Radio & Podcast. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7856?
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.
Does CVE-2024-7856 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-7856 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48707.
When was CVE-2024-7856 published?
CVE-2024-7856 was published on 2024-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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