CVE-2020-36929

Name: CVE-2020-36929
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-16T00:16:20.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.5/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36929 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Brother BRPrint Auditor 3.0.7 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configurations that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted file paths in BrAuSvc and BRPA_Agent services to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Brother BRPrint Auditor 3.0.7 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configurations that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted file paths in BrAuSvc and BRPA_Agent services to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

8.5/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.22%

13.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Brother	Brprint Auditor	3.0.7

References

https://support.brother.com/g/s/id/common_download/en/auditor_pro3.html?c=be&lang=fr&redirect=onProduct
https://support.brother.com/g/s/id/common_download/en/auditor_pro3.html?c=be&lang=nl&redirect=onProduct
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50005Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/brother-brprint-auditor-multiple-unquoted-service-pathThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50005Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 16, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36929?

How severe is CVE-2020-36929?

CVE-2020-36929 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36929?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST