CVE-2020-36929

Brother Brprint Auditor remote code execution

7.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.25%

Published15 Jan 2026

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Brother Brprint Auditor3.0.7

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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/50005ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/brother-brprint-auditor-multiple-unquoted-service-pathThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-36929 being actively exploited?

CVE-2020-36929 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.25%.

How severe is CVE-2020-36929?

CVE-2020-36929 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-36929?

Affected products include Brother Brprint Auditor.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36929?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.