CVE-2020-36942 Victor CMS 1.0 - File Upload To RCE

High 8.7 Published 27 Jan 2026 Updated 27 Jan 2026

Authenticated attackers can upload malicious PHP files to execute arbitrary system commands on the server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-36942?

CVE-2020-36942 is a high-severity vulnerability in VictorAlagwu CMSsite, published on 27 Jan 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36942?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Victor Cms Project Victor Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36942?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36942 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-36942 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36942 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3j3v-hh5m-2442.