CVE-2020-20128: LaraCMS v1.0.1 transmits sensitive information in cleartext which can be intercepted by attackers.

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-20128 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting laracms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

LaraCMS v1.0.1 transmits sensitive information in cleartext which can be intercepted by attackers.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2021-09-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: laracms project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-09-29 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

laracms project laracms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy laracms || rpm -q laracms || laracms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison laracms sudo apt install laracms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold laracms

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list laracms sudo dnf downgrade laracms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add laracms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2020-20128?

laracms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-20128 being exploited?

CVE-2020-20128 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-2020-20128 affect?

CVE-2020-20128 affects laracms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). LaraCMS v1.0.1 transmits sensitive information in cleartext which can be intercepted by attackers.

How urgent is CVE-2020-20128?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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