CVE-2024-37442: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerabili

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-37442?

photo gallery: upgrade to 5.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-37442 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37442 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-2024-37442 affect?

CVE-2024-37442 affects photo gallery. Severity is low (CVSS 3.8). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability in Photo Gallery Team Photo Gallery by Ays allows Code Injection.This issue affects Photo Gallery by Ays: from n/a before 5.7.1

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-37442?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-37442 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.8) affecting photo gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability in Photo Gallery Team Photo Gallery by Ays allows Code Injection.This issue affects Photo Gallery by Ays: from n/a before 5.7.1.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.8 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74
Published	2024-07-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: ays-pro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-09 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ays-pro photo gallery UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.7.1

Fixed in: 5.7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade photo-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-2024-37442?

photo gallery: upgrade to 5.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37442 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37442 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-2024-37442 affect?

CVE-2024-37442 affects photo gallery. Severity is low (CVSS 3.8). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability in Photo Gallery Team Photo Gallery by Ays allows Code Injection.This issue affects Photo Gallery by Ays: from n/a before 5.7.1

How urgent is CVE-2024-37442?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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