CVE-2020-36969 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tildeslash	M\/Monit	3.7.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

https://mmonit.com/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49080ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mmonit-privilege-escalationThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49080ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-36969?

CVE-2020-36969 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 /ap...

How severe is CVE-2020-36969?

CVE-2020-36969 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-36969?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tildeslash M\/Monit.