CVE-2020-36969 Details
Description
M/Monit 3.7.4 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify user permissions by manipulating the admin parameter. Attackers can send a POST request to the /api/1/admin/users/update endpoint with a crafted payload to grant administrative access to a standard user account.
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in M/Monit version 3.7.4, allowing authenticated users to alter user permissions by manipulating the admin parameter. Exploitation involves sending a POST request to the /api/1/admin/users/update endpoint with a crafted payload to grant administrative rights to a standard user account.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 28, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49080 | CISA-ADP | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://mmonit.com/ | [email protected] | Product |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49080 | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mmonit-privilege-escalation | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| tildeslash m/monit | 3.7.4 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 29, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 28, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |