CVE-2020-24804: Plaintext Password vulnerability in AddAdmin.py in cms-dev/cms v1.4.rc1, allows attackers to gain sensitive in

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-24804 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Plaintext Password vulnerability in AddAdmin.py in cms-dev/cms v1.4.rc1, allows attackers to gain sensitive information via audit logs.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532
Published	2023-08-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cms-dev

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-08-11 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cms-dev cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4 rc1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cms sudo apt install cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo apt-mark hold cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list cms sudo dnf downgrade cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add cms

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-2020-24804?

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

Is CVE-2020-24804 being exploited?

CVE-2020-24804 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-2020-24804 affect?

CVE-2020-24804 affects cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Plaintext Password vulnerability in AddAdmin.py in cms-dev/cms v1.4.rc1, allows attackers to gain sensitive information via audit logs.

How urgent is CVE-2020-24804?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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