How severe is CVE-2024-32778?

CVE-2024-32778 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-32778 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-32778?

CVE-2024-32778 affects Contest-gallery Contest Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-32778?

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-2024-32778 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-32778 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30564.

When was CVE-2024-32778 published?

CVE-2024-32778 was published on 2024-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-32778

CVE-2024-32778 is a high-severity vulnerability in Contest-gallery Contest Gallery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-30564
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Contest-gallery Contest Gallery
Published: 2024-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a through <= 21.3.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-32778?: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a through <= 21.3.4.
How severe is CVE-2024-32778?: CVE-2024-32778 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-32778 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-32778?: CVE-2024-32778 affects Contest-gallery Contest Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-32778?: 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-2024-32778 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-32778 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30564.
When was CVE-2024-32778 published?: CVE-2024-32778 was published on 2024-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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