How severe is CVE-2024-30238?

CVE-2024-30238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-30238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-30238?

CVE-2024-30238 affects Contest-gallery Contest Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-30238?

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-2024-30238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-30238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28169.

When was CVE-2024-30238 published?

CVE-2024-30238 was published on 2024-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-30238

CVE-2024-30238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Contest-gallery Contest Gallery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-28169
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Contest-gallery Contest Gallery
Published: 2024-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a through <= 21.3.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-30238?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a through <= 21.3.2.
How severe is CVE-2024-30238?: CVE-2024-30238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-30238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-30238?: CVE-2024-30238 affects Contest-gallery Contest Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-30238?: 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-2024-30238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-30238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28169.
When was CVE-2024-30238 published?: CVE-2024-30238 was published on 2024-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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