# CVE-2022-26563: monit: An issue was discovered in Tildeslash Monit before 5.31.0, allows remote attackers to gain escilated privlidges due t...

CVE-2022-26563 is fixed in monit on 1 platform, first by monit 1:5.25.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm2, released July 18, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-26563
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0089
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 18, 2023

## Description

An issue was discovered in Tildeslash Monit before 5.31.0, allows remote attackers to gain escilated privlidges due to improper PAM-authorization.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | monit Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1:5.32.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-26563](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-26563.md) | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Linux | monit Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1:5.32.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-26563](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-26563.md) | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Linux | monit Debian 14 | 1:5.32.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-26563](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-26563.md) | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Linux | monit Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:5.25.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm2 | [monit 1:5.25.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-monit-1-5.25.1-1ubuntu0.1-esm2.md) | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Linux | monit Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:5.26.0-4ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [monit 1:5.26.0-4ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-monit-1-5.26.0-4ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Linux | monit Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1:5.31.0-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [monit 1:5.31.0-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-monit-1-5.31.0-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jul 18, 2023 |

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