CVE-2020-6240

Name: CVE-2020-6240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-12T18:15:13.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6240 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP (Web Dynpro ABAP), versions (SAP_UI 750, 752, 753, 754 and SAP_BASIS 700, 710, 730, 731, 804) allows an unauthenticated attacker to prevent legitimate users from accessing a service, either by crashing or flooding the service leading to Denial of Service. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP (Web Dynpro ABAP), versions (SAP_UI 750, 752, 753, 754 and SAP_BASIS 700, 710, 730, 731, 804) allows an unauthenticated attacker to prevent legitimate users from accessing a service, either by crashing or flooding the service leading to Denial of Service

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	700
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	710
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	730
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	731
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	750
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	752
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	753
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	754
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	804

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2856923Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=545396222Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2856923Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=545396222Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6240?

How severe is CVE-2020-6240?

CVE-2020-6240 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6240?

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-2020-6240?

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Source: NVD / NIST