CVE-2019-11393: Critical severity monit vulnerability

Published Apr 21, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in /admin/users/update in M/Monit before 3.7.3. It allows unprivileged users to escalate their privileges to an administrator by requesting a password change and specifying the admin parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tildeslash Monit<3.7.3

Event History

Apr 21, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:50 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11393?

CVE-2019-11393 is classified as a high severity vulnerability allowing privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-11393?

To fix CVE-2019-11393, upgrade M/Monit to version 3.7.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2019-11393?

Unprivileged users of M/Monit versions prior to 3.7.3 are affected by CVE-2019-11393.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-11393?

CVE-2019-11393 is a privilege escalation vulnerability.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2019-11393?

Attackers can use CVE-2019-11393 to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator.

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