PatchTheCVECVE-2024-7856: The MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to un
CVE-2024-7856 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting mp3 audio player for music\, radio \& podcast. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 19.2% (top 3%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2024-08-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-7856?
mp3 audio player for music\, radio \& podcast: upgrade to 5.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-7856 being exploited?
CVE-2024-7856 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-7856 affect?
CVE-2024-7856 affects mp3 audio player for music\, radio \& podcast. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). 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 valid
How urgent is CVE-2024-7856?
Priority 53/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
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