How severe is CVE-2020-36942?

CVE-2020-36942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-36942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36942?

CVE-2020-36942 affects Victor Cms Project Victor Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36942?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2020-36942 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-36942 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30860.

When was CVE-2020-36942 published?

CVE-2020-36942 was published on 2026-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36942

CVE-2020-36942 is a high-severity vulnerability in Victor Cms Project Victor Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30860
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Victor Cms Project Victor Cms
Published: 2026-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Victor CMS 1.0 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious PHP files through the profile image upload feature. Attackers can upload a PHP shell to the /img directory and execute system commands by accessing the uploaded file via web browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36942?: Victor CMS 1.0 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious PHP files through the profile image upload feature. Attackers can upload a PHP shell to the /img directory and execute system commands by accessing the uploaded file via web browser.
How severe is CVE-2020-36942?: CVE-2020-36942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-36942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36942?: CVE-2020-36942 affects Victor Cms Project Victor Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2020-36942 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-36942 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30860.
When was CVE-2020-36942 published?: CVE-2020-36942 was published on 2026-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:victor_cms_project:victor_cms:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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