CVE-2020-36969
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BaseFortify

Publication date: 2026-01-28

Last updated on: 2026-02-03

Assigner: VulnCheck

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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Published
2026-01-28
Last Modified
2026-02-03
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-01-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2020-36969
EUVD
EUVD-2020-30881
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tildeslash m\/monit 3.7.4
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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in M/Monit 3.7.4 allows authenticated users to escalate their privileges by modifying user permissions. Specifically, an attacker can send a crafted POST request to the /api/1/admin/users/update endpoint with a manipulated admin parameter, granting administrative access to a standard user account.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker with valid user credentials to gain administrative privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access, control over the system, and the ability to modify or disrupt system configurations and data.

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