CVE-2020-36969

8.8 HIGH
Published: January 28, 2026 Modified: February 03, 2026
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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.

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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:H/A:H

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/49080
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mmonit-privilege-escalation
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49080
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
23th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

tildeslash