CVE-2024-32778: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Wasiliy Streck

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-32778?

contest gallery: upgrade to 21.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-32778 being exploited?

CVE-2024-32778 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-32778 affect?

CVE-2024-32778 affects contest gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). 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.

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2024-32778 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting contest gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: contest-gallery

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-09 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

contest-gallery contest gallery UPGRADE

Affected: < 21.3.5

Fixed in: 21.3.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy contest-gallery || rpm -q contest-gallery || contest-gallery --version

2. UPGRADE to 21.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade contest-gallery

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade contest-gallery

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-32778?

contest gallery: upgrade to 21.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-32778 being exploited?

CVE-2024-32778 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-2024-32778 affect?

CVE-2024-32778 affects contest gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). 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 urgent is CVE-2024-32778?

Priority 39/100. High severity

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References

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