Auth bypass in Tildeslash M\/monit
CVE-2020-36969
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.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.004 (34.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Tildeslash M\/monit — versions 3.7.4
- Tildeslash Ltd. M/monit — versions 3.7.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Product, product)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36969?
- CVE-2020-36969 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tildeslash M\/monit, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-01-28.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36969?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.