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CVE-2020-36942: Victor CMS 1.0 allows attackers to upload malicious files via profile image upload
CVE-2020-36942 · published 9 months ago
Summary
Authenticated users can upload malicious files through the profile image feature, which can be used to run unauthorized system commands. This can lead to unauthorized access and potentially compromise the website. Update to a fixed version of Victor CMS to resolve this issue.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| victor_cms_project | victor_cms |
1.0 cpe:2.3:a:victor_cms_project:victor_cms:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
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 /...
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.
References
- https://github.com/VictorAlagwu/CMSsite Product
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49310 Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/victor-cms-file-upload-to-rce Third Party Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit
- Gives an attacker full control
Type
CWE-434Unrestricted File Upload
Timeline
Published27 Jan 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen6 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2020-36942 · NVD
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