What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36984?

CVE-2020-36984 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-36984?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-36984. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-36984?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running SENADB service and restrict network access to this service to trusted hosts only using firewall rules. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to isolate SENADB instances and disable the service if operationally feasible. Within 30 days: Monitor vendor advisories for patch availability, conduct a comprehensive audit of all SENADB instances for unauthorized access or exploitation attempts, and prepare a remediation plan including service migration or upgrade once patches are released.

CVE-2020-36984

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-01-28 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Code Injection

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 29, 2026 - 16:31 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 28, 2026 - 13:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

EPSON 1.124 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SENADB service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\EPSON_P2B\Printer Software\Status Monitor\ to inject malicious executables that will run with LocalSystem permissions.

AnalysisAI

SENADB service contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute code with elevated system privileges (CVSS 7.8).

Technical ContextAI

exists in the SENADB component. EPSON 1.124 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SENADB service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\EPSON_P2B\Printer Software\Status Monitor\ to inject malicious executables that will run with LocalSystem permissions.