How severe is CVE-2024-56237?

CVE-2024-56237 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-56237 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56237?

CVE-2024-56237 affects Contest-gallery Contest Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56237?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-56237 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56237 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53035.

When was CVE-2024-56237 published?

CVE-2024-56237 was published on 2025-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56237

CVE-2024-56237 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Contest-gallery Contest Gallery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53035
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Contest-gallery Contest Gallery
Published: 2025-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a through <= 24.0.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56237?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a through <= 24.0.3.
How severe is CVE-2024-56237?: CVE-2024-56237 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-56237 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56237?: CVE-2024-56237 affects Contest-gallery Contest Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56237?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-56237 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56237 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53035.
When was CVE-2024-56237 published?: CVE-2024-56237 was published on 2025-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/contest-gallery/vulnerability/wordpress-contest-gallery-plugin-24-0-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:contest-gallery:contest_gallery:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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