CVE-2020-6252

Name: CVE-2020-6252
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-12T18:15:14.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6252 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. Under certain conditions SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (Cockpit), version 16.0, allows an attacker with access to local network, to get sensitive and confidential information, leading to Information Disclosure. It can be used to get user account credentials, tamper with system data and impact system availability.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Under certain conditions SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (Cockpit), version 16.0, allows an attacker with access to local network, to get sensitive and confidential information, leading to Information Disclosure. It can be used to get user account credentials, tamper with system data and impact system availability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise Cockpit	16.0

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2917090Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=545396222Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2917090Permissions 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-2020-6252?

How severe is CVE-2020-6252?

CVE-2020-6252 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6252?

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-2020-6252?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST