How severe is CVE-2020-24804?

CVE-2020-24804 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-24804 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24804?

CVE-2020-24804 affects Cms-dev Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24804?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-24804 published?

CVE-2020-24804 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24804

CVE-2020-24804 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cms-dev Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Cms-dev Cms
Published: 2023-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24804?: Plaintext Password vulnerability in AddAdmin.py in cms-dev/cms v1.4.rc1, allows attackers to gain sensitive information via audit logs.
How severe is CVE-2020-24804?: CVE-2020-24804 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-24804 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24804?: CVE-2020-24804 affects Cms-dev Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24804?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-24804 published?: CVE-2020-24804 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/cms-dev/cms/issues/1160

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cms-dev:cms:1.4:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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