CVE-2024-39627: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in I

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-39627?

nextgen gallery: upgrade to 3.59.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-39627 being exploited?

CVE-2024-39627 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-2024-39627 affect?

CVE-2024-39627 affects nextgen gallery. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Imagely NextGEN Gallery allows Stored XSS.This issue affects NextGEN Gallery: from n/a through 3.59.3.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-39627?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2024-39627 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting nextgen gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Imagely NextGEN Gallery allows Stored XSS.This issue affects NextGEN Gallery: from n/a through 3.59.3.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-08-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: imagely

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-01 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

imagely nextgen gallery UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.59.4

Fixed in: 3.59.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.59.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nextgen-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-2024-39627?

nextgen gallery: upgrade to 3.59.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-39627 being exploited?

CVE-2024-39627 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-2024-39627 affect?

CVE-2024-39627 affects nextgen gallery. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Imagely NextGEN Gallery allows Stored XSS.This issue affects NextGEN Gallery: from n/a through 3.59.3.

How urgent is CVE-2024-39627?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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