CVE-2020-36975

EPSON Status Monitor 3 version 8.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can leverage the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EPW!3SSRP\E_S60RPB.EXE' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://epson.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49141
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/epson-status-monitor-epsonpmrpcv-unquoted-service-path
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49141

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Apr 2026, 00:35

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Summary		(es) EPSON Status Monitor 3 versión 8.0 contiene una vulnerabilidad de ruta de servicio sin comillas que permite a atacantes locales ejecutar potencialmente código arbitrario explotando la ruta del binario del servicio. Los atacantes pueden aprovechar la ruta sin comillas en 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EPW!3SSRP\E_S60RPB.EXE' para inyectar ejecutables maliciosos y escalar privilegios.

29 Jan 2026, 17:16

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References	~~() https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49141 -~~	() https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49141 -

27 Jan 2026, 19:16

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-01-27 19:16

Updated : 2026-04-15 00:35

NVD link : CVE-2020-36975

Mitre link : CVE-2020-36975

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-36975

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-428

Unquoted Search Path or Element

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