CVE-2020-6187

Name: CVE-2020-6187
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-12T20:15:14.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6187 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP NetWeaver (Guided Procedures), versions 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not sufficiently validate an XML document input from a compromised admin, leading to Denial of Service.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP NetWeaver (Guided Procedures), versions 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not sufficiently validate an XML document input from a compromised admin, leading to Denial of Service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver Guided Procedures	7.10
Sap	Netweaver Guided Procedures	7.11
Sap	Netweaver Guided Procedures	7.20
Sap	Netweaver Guided Procedures	7.30
Sap	Netweaver Guided Procedures	7.31
Sap	Netweaver Guided Procedures	7.40
Sap	Netweaver Guided Procedures	7.50

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2864415Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=537788812Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2864415Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=537788812Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6187?

SAP NetWeaver (Guided Procedures), versions 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not sufficiently validate an XML document input from a compromised admin, leading to Denial of Service.

How severe is CVE-2020-6187?

CVE-2020-6187 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6187?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-6187?

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Source: NVD / NIST