Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Victor CMS by Victor Alagwu
CVE-2020-37072

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Victoralagwu

Status
Cmssite
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 February 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-37072?

Victor CMS version 1.0 introduces a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability within the 'comment_author' POST parameter. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript payloads via the comment submission form, enabling them to execute arbitrary scripts in the browsers of users who view the compromised comments. The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to severe security breaches, including unauthorized access to user data and potential control over user sessions, emphasizing the need for immediate remediation to safeguard affected installations.

Affected Version(s)

CMSsite 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-37072 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48484
exploit
https://github.com/VictorAlagwu/CMSsite
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/victor-cms-commentau...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Kishan Lal Choudhary
.