PatchTheCVECVE-2024-29833: The image upload component allows SVG files and the regular expression used to remove script tags can be bypas
CVE-2024-29833 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting photo gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The image upload component allows SVG files and the regular expression used to remove script tags can be bypassed by using a Cross Site Scripting payload which does not match the regular expression; one example of this is the inclusion of whitespace within the script tag. An attacker must target an authenticated user with permissions to access this feature, however once uploaded the payload is also accessible to unauthenticated users.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 63%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-03-26 |
| 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-2024-29833?
photo gallery: upgrade to 1.8.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-29833 being exploited?
CVE-2024-29833 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-2024-29833 affect?
CVE-2024-29833 affects photo gallery. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The image upload component allows SVG files and the regular expression used to remove script tags can be bypassed by using a Cross Site Scripting payload which does not match the regular expression; one example of this is the inclusion of w
How urgent is CVE-2024-29833?
Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference
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