CVE-2020-6248

Name: CVE-2020-6248
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-12T18:15:14.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6248 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (Backup Server), version 16.0, does not perform the necessary validation checks for an authenticated user while executing DUMP or LOAD command allowing arbitrary code execution or Code Injection.. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (Backup Server), version 16.0, does not perform the necessary validation checks for an authenticated user while executing DUMP or LOAD command allowing arbitrary code execution or Code Injection.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.89%

76.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise Backup Server	16.0

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2917275Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=545396222Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2917275Permissions 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-2020-6248?

How severe is CVE-2020-6248?

CVE-2020-6248 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6248?

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