CVE-2020-36968

6.5 MEDIUM
Published: January 28, 2026 Modified: February 03, 2026
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Description

M/Monit 3.7.4 contains an authentication vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to retrieve user password hashes through an administrative API endpoint. Attackers can send requests to the /api/1/admin/users/list and /api/1/admin/users/get endpoints to extract MD5 password hashes for all users.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://mmonit.com/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49081
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mmonit-password-disclosure
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
41th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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