Authentication Vulnerability in M/Monit by M/Monit
CVE-2020-36968

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Tildeslash Ltd.

Status
M/monit
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36968?

M/Monit version 3.7.4 is exposed to an authentication vulnerability that permits authenticated attackers to extract user password hashes through an administrative API endpoint. By sending crafted requests to the /api/1/admin/users/list and /api/1/admin/users/get endpoints, attackers can obtain MD5 hashed passwords of all users, potentially leading to unauthorized access and further exploitation.

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Affected Version(s)

M/Monit 3.7.4

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-36968 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49081
exploit
https://mmonit.com/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mmonit-password-disc...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dolev Farhi
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