CVE-2020-36969
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductTildeslash M\/monit
PublishedJan 28, 2026
First seenJan 28, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-863Incorrect authorization
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| tildeslash m\/monit | 3.7.4 | — |
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