CVE-2020-6243

Name: CVE-2020-6243
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-12T18:15:13.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6243 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Under certain conditions, SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (XP Server on Windows Platform), versions 15.7, 16.0, does not perform the necessary checks for an authenticated user while executing the extended stored procedure, allowing an attacker to read, modify, delete restricted data on connected servers, leading to Code Injection.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Under certain conditions, SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (XP Server on Windows Platform), versions 15.7, 16.0, does not perform the necessary checks for an authenticated user while executing the extended stored procedure, allowing an attacker to read, modify, delete restricted data on connected servers, leading to Code Injection.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise	15.7
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise	16.0

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2915585Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=545396222Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2915585Permissions 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-2020-6243?

How severe is CVE-2020-6243?

CVE-2020-6243 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6243?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST