How severe is CVE-2020-37072?

CVE-2020-37072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-37072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-37072?

CVE-2020-37072 affects Victor Cms Project Victor Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37072?

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-2020-37072 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-37072 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31012.

When was CVE-2020-37072 published?

CVE-2020-37072 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-37072

CVE-2020-37072 is a high-severity vulnerability in Victor Cms Project Victor Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-31012
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Victor Cms Project Victor Cms
Published: 2026-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Victor CMS 1.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'comment_author' POST parameter that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. Attackers can submit crafted JavaScript payloads through the comment submission form to execute arbitrary code in victim browsers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-37072?: Victor CMS 1.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'comment_author' POST parameter that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. Attackers can submit crafted JavaScript payloads through the comment submission form to execute arbitrary code in victim browsers.
How severe is CVE-2020-37072?: CVE-2020-37072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-37072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-37072?: CVE-2020-37072 affects Victor Cms Project Victor Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-37072?: 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-2020-37072 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-37072 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31012.
When was CVE-2020-37072 published?: CVE-2020-37072 was published on 2026-02-03 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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