CVE-2020-6271

Name: CVE-2020-6271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-10T13:15:18.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6271 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP Solution Manager (Problem Context Manager), version 7.2, does not perform the necessary authentication, allowing an attacker to consume large amounts of memory, causing the system to crash and read restricted data (files visible for technical administration users of the diagnostics agent).. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP Solution Manager (Problem Context Manager), version 7.2, does not perform the necessary authentication, allowing an attacker to consume large amounts of memory, causing the system to crash and read restricted data (files visible for technical administration users of the diagnostics agent).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-91

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Solution Manager	7.2

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2931391Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=547426775Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2931391Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=547426775Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6271?

How severe is CVE-2020-6271?

CVE-2020-6271 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6271?

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