CVE-2025-3431: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in ZoomIt ZoomSounds - WordPress Wave Audio Player with Playlist
The ZoomSounds - WordPress Wave Audio Player with Playlist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 6.91 via the 'dzsap_download' action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The ZoomSounds WordPress plugin suffers from an arbitrary file read vulnerability (CWE-73) exploitable through the 'dzsap_download' action. This flaw permits unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 6.91. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. No patch or vendor advisory has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server hosting the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information such as configuration files, credentials, or other data stored on the server. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable plugin functionality to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2025-3431: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in ZoomIt ZoomSounds - WordPress Wave Audio Player with Playlist
Description
The ZoomSounds - WordPress Wave Audio Player with Playlist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 6.91 via the 'dzsap_download' action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The ZoomSounds WordPress plugin suffers from an arbitrary file read vulnerability (CWE-73) exploitable through the 'dzsap_download' action. This flaw permits unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 6.91. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. No patch or vendor advisory has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server hosting the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information such as configuration files, credentials, or other data stored on the server. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable plugin functionality to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-07T19:11:21.786Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b2bb7ef31ef0b54eeb4
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:39 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:12:59 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:37:38 AM
Views: 12
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