Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in EPSON Status Monitor 3 by EPSON
CVE-2020-36975

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Seiko Epson Corp

Status
Status Monitor 3
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36975?

EPSON Status Monitor 3 version 8.0 is vulnerable to an unquoted service path issue that enables local attackers to execute arbitrary code. By exploiting the unquoted service binary path located at 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EPW!3SSRP\E_S60RPB.EXE', attackers can inject malicious executables, potentially escalating their privileges within the affected system.

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Affected Version(s)

Status Monitor 3 EPSON_PM_RPCV4_06 8.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-36975 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49141
exploit
https://epson.com
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/epson-status-monitor...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

SamAlucard
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