CVE-2020-36928: Brother BRAgent 1.38 - 'WBA_Agent_Client' Unquoted Service Path

Published Jan 15, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Brother BRAgent
Brother BRAgent=1.38

Event History

Jan 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36928?

CVE-2020-36928 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for system-level exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-36928?

To fix CVE-2020-36928, ensure that the service path for WBA_Agent_Client is properly quoted in its configuration.

3

What does CVE-2020-36928 affect?

CVE-2020-36928 affects the Brother BRAgent version 1.38 due to an unquoted service path in the WBA_Agent_Client service.

4

What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2020-36928?

Exploiting CVE-2020-36928 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-36928?

As of now, there is no official patch released to address CVE-2020-36928, so implementing workarounds is essential.

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