Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
M/Monit 3.7.4 has an access-control flaw that can let a logged-in standard user promote themselves to administrator. If exposed to untrusted users, this could lead to full control of the M/Monit management interface and monitored environment visibility.
Executive priority
Prioritize if M/Monit 3.7.4 is deployed with multiple users or broad network access. Treat as high urgency for internet-facing or shared administrative environments because a low-privileged account could become administrator.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-863, incorrect authorization. Authenticated users can manipulate an admin-related parameter in the user update API to change permissions. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8, reflecting network reachability, low complexity, required low privileges, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running M/Monit 3.7.4 where non-admin users can authenticate. Risk is higher if the M/Monit interface is reachable from broad internal networks or the internet.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit-DB entry and VulnCheck advisory are cited. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires an authenticated account, not anonymous access.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports M/Monit 3.7.4 as affected. The bundle names public exploit material but does not provide vendor fix details, affected version ranges beyond 3.7.4, or active exploitation confirmation. Avoid assuming other versions are vulnerable without vendor or advisory confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any M/Monit 3.7.4 deployments.
- Check Tildeslash M/Monit guidance for fixed versions or official remediation.
- Restrict M/Monit access to trusted administrative networks only.
- Remove unnecessary standard user accounts and review role assignments.
- Monitor M/Monit user-management activity for unexpected privilege changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory M/Monit versions and confirm whether 3.7.4 is present.
- Review user accounts for unauthorized administrative privileges.
- Check access logs for suspicious user update activity.
- Confirm non-admin users cannot change administrative permissions after remediation.
- Verify management interface exposure is limited to approved networks.
Public sources used
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CWE-863: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupPrivilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-49080CVE reference · exploit
- M/Monit Official Vendor HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: M/Monit 3.7.4 - Privilege EscalationCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Incorrect Authorization
Incorrect Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.