PatchTheCVECVE-2024-56237: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wasiliy
CVE-2024-56237 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting contest 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 ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a through <= 24.0.3.
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 73%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2025-01-02 |
| 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-2024-56237?
contest gallery: upgrade to 24.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-56237 being exploited?
CVE-2024-56237 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-2024-56237 affect?
CVE-2024-56237 affects contest gallery. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a
How urgent is CVE-2024-56237?
Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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