CVE-2020-36928
CVE-2020-36928 is a high-severity vulnerability in Brother Bragent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-3042
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Brother Bragent
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Brother BRAgent 1.38 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WBA_Agent_Client service running with LocalSystem privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Brother\BRAgent\ to inject and execute malicious code with elevated system permissions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36928?
- Brother BRAgent 1.38 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WBA_Agent_Client service running with LocalSystem privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Brother\BRAgent\ to inject and execute malicious code with elevated system permissions.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36928?
- CVE-2020-36928 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-36928 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-36928?
- CVE-2020-36928 affects Brother Bragent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36928?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2020-36928 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-36928 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-3042.
- When was CVE-2020-36928 published?
- CVE-2020-36928 was published on 2026-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/174732/~/what-is-bragent%3F
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50010
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/brother-bragent-wbaagentclient-unquoted-service-path
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:brother:bragent:1.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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