CVE-2020-36968: M/Monit 3.7.4 - Password Disclosure
M/Monit 3.7.4 contains an authentication vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to retrieve user password hashes through an administrative API endpoint. Attackers can send requests to the /api/1/admin/users/list and /api/1/admin/users/get endpoints to extract MD5 password hashes for all users.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-36968?
CVE-2020-36968 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential compromise.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36968?
To fix CVE-2020-36968, update M/Monit to the latest version that addresses this authentication vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-36968?
CVE-2020-36968 is an authentication vulnerability that enables authenticated attackers to retrieve user password hashes.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-36968?
CVE-2020-36968 affects users of M/Monit version 3.7.4 and earlier whose administrative API is exposed.
What are the API endpoints involved in CVE-2020-36968?
The API endpoints involved in CVE-2020-36968 are /api/1/admin/users/list and /api/1/admin/users/get.