CVE-2020-36929
Brother BRPrint Auditor 3.0.7 - 'Multiple' Unquoted Service Path
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 16, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 16, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the service executable paths to be enclosed in quotes.
- Ensure service path names do not contain spaces.
- Apply vendor patches or updates when available.
- Restrict service permissions to authorized users.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 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 Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-428 Added Reference https://support.brother.com/g/s/id/common_download/en/auditor_pro3.html?c=be&lang=fr&redirect=on Added Reference https://support.brother.com/g/s/id/common_download/en/auditor_pro3.html?c=be&lang=nl&redirect=on Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50005 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/brother-brprint-auditor-multiple-unquoted-service-path