CVE-2020-36929CWE-428

Brother BRPrint Auditor 3.0.7 - 'Multiple' Unquoted Service Path

High · published January 15, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
15.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unquoted service path in Brother BRPrint Auditor could let a local attacker execute arbitrary code with minimal effort! 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant kitchen that accepts food deliveries without checking the labels — the wrong package can get mixed in, and suddenly, you’ve got a surprise dish on the menu! 🍽️ In this scenario, an attacker could run malicious code, escalating their privileges to take control of the system. This means they could access sensitive information, alter files, or even install software without detection. Absolutely devastating if exploited!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant kitchen that accepts food deliveries without checking the labels — the wrong package can get mixed in, and suddenly, you’ve got a surprise dish on the menu! 🍽️ The vulnerability lies in the Windows service configurations for BrAuSvc and BRPA_Agent, where the unquoted file paths allow an attacker to inject malicious executables, resulting in potential code execution and privilege escalation.

What to do

In this scenario, an attacker could run malicious code, escalating their privileges to take control of the system. This means they could access sensitive information, alter files, or even install software without detection. Absolutely devastating if exploited! To remediate this, it’s essential to update Brother BRPrint Auditor to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that service paths are properly quoted in the Windows settings to prevent exploitation. Don't forget to review system logs for any unusual activity! You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have this vulnerability locked down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.5 · HIGH
Vector
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
EPSS
0.00250 · 15.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-428 · Unquoted Search Path or Element
Published
2026-01-15T23:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JAN 23:25Z
    Brother BRPrint Auditor 3.0.7 - 'Multiple' Unquoted Service Path
    cvelistv5