CVE-2020-36929
CVE-2020-36929 is a high-severity vulnerability in Brother Brprint Auditor 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% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-3036
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Brother Brprint Auditor
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36929?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36929?
- CVE-2020-36929 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-2020-36929 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-36929?
- CVE-2020-36929 affects Brother Brprint Auditor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36929?
- 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-2020-36929 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-36929 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-3036.
- When was CVE-2020-36929 published?
- CVE-2020-36929 was published on 2026-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.brother.com/g/s/id/common_download/en/auditor_pro3.html?c=be&lang=fr&redirect=on
- https://support.brother.com/g/s/id/common_download/en/auditor_pro3.html?c=be&lang=nl&redirect=on
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50005
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/brother-brprint-auditor-multiple-unquoted-service-path
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:brother:brprint_auditor:3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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