CVE-2020-36942CWE-434

Victor CMS 1.0 - File Upload To RCE

High · published January 27, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.7
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Uploading files has never been this risky! Victor CMS 1.0 lets authenticated users upload malicious PHP files via the profile image feature—an open invitation to chaos! ⚡ Think of it like a restaurant that allows diners to bring in their own ingredients—sure, some may bring delicious recipes, but others might sneak in spoiled items that could ruin the entire meal. In this case, that ‘dish’ is a PHP shell planted on the server! An attacker could easily upload a PHP shell to the /img directory, allowing them to execute system commands through their web browser. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and complete server control—an absolutely devastating scenario!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows diners to bring in their own ingredients—sure, some may bring delicious recipes, but others might sneak in spoiled items that could ruin the entire meal. In this case, that ‘dish’ is a PHP shell planted on the server! This vulnerability in Victor CMS 1.0 permits authenticated users to upload malicious files through the profile image upload feature, exploiting insufficient validation of file types and enabling remote command execution.

What to do

An attacker could easily upload a PHP shell to the /img directory, allowing them to execute system commands through their web browser. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and complete server control—an absolutely devastating scenario! Immediately update Victor CMS to version 1.0.1 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict file type validation and ensure that uploaded files are stored in a non-executable directory. Don't forget to review user permissions to limit who can upload files! You’ve got this! With a few simple steps, you can safeguard your CMS and keep your system secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.7 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00695 · 52.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2026-01-27T15:23Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 JAN 15:23Z
    Victor CMS 1.0 - File Upload To RCE
    cvelistv5