CVE-2024-51661: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in Da

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-51661?

media library assistant: upgrade to 3.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-51661 being exploited?

CVE-2024-51661 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-2024-51661 affect?

CVE-2024-51661 affects media library assistant. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in David Lingren Media LIbrary Assistant media-library-assistant allows Command Injection.This issue affects Media LIbrary Assistant: f

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-51661?

Priority 48/100. Critical severity

This month

CRITICAL 9.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-51661 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting media library assistant. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in David Lingren Media LIbrary Assistant media-library-assistant allows Command Injection.This issue affects Media LIbrary Assistant: from n/a through <= 3.19.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2024-11-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: davidlingren

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-04 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

davidlingren media library assistant UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.20

Fixed in: 3.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy media-library-assistant || rpm -q media-library-assistant || media-library-assistant --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade media-library-assistant

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade media-library-assistant

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-2024-51661?

media library assistant: upgrade to 3.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-51661 being exploited?

CVE-2024-51661 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-2024-51661 affect?

CVE-2024-51661 affects media library assistant. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in David Lingren Media LIbrary Assistant media-library-assistant allows Command Injection.This issue affects Media LIbrary Assistant: f

How urgent is CVE-2024-51661?

Priority 48/100. Critical severity

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