CVE-2020-36969

Name: CVE-2020-36969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-28T18:16:47.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36969 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tildeslash	M\/Monit	3.7.4

References

https://mmonit.com/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49080Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mmonit-privilege-escalationThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49080Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36969?

How severe is CVE-2020-36969?

CVE-2020-36969 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36969?

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Source: NVD / NIST