Is CVE-2020-36942 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-36942 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-36942 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-36942 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36942?

CVE-2020-36942 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-36942

CWE-434Published: January 27, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-36942 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.