CVE-2020-37073
CVE-2020-37073 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: 8.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-31013
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Victor Cms Project Victor Cms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Victor CMS 1.0 contains an authenticated file upload vulnerability that allows administrators to upload PHP files with arbitrary content through the user_image parameter. Attackers can upload a malicious PHP shell to the /img/ directory and execute system commands by accessing the uploaded file with a 'cmd' parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-37073?
- Victor CMS 1.0 contains an authenticated file upload vulnerability that allows administrators to upload PHP files with arbitrary content through the user_image parameter. Attackers can upload a malicious PHP shell to the /img/ directory and execute system commands by accessing the uploaded file with a 'cmd' parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2020-37073?
- CVE-2020-37073 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-2020-37073 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-37073?
- CVE-2020-37073 affects Victor Cms Project Victor Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-37073?
- 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-2020-37073 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-37073 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31013.
- When was CVE-2020-37073 published?
- CVE-2020-37073 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/VictorAlagwu/CMSsite
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48490
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/victor-cms-authenticated-arbitrary-file-upload
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:victor_cms_project:victor_cms:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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