What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a through <= 21.3.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Contest Gallery versions 21.3.2 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability in database query handling. An attacker with low-level user access can inject malicious SQL commands to read sensitive data from the database, including other users' information. The vulnerability also allows limited disruption of site availability. Update to a version newer than 21.3.2.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data from the site database, including other users' information and private records.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
User data and private site information can be exposed; site availability may be degraded.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-level user account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 27, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated