CVE-2020-6286

Name: CVE-2020-6286
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-14T13:15:12.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 28.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6286 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The insufficient input path validation of certain parameter in the web service of SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard), versions - 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit a method to download zip files to a specific directory, leading to Path Traversal.. EPSS estimates a 28.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The insufficient input path validation of certain parameter in the web service of SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard), versions - 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit a method to download zip files to a specific directory, leading to Path Traversal.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

28.31%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	7.30
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	7.31
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	7.40
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	7.50

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2934135Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=552599675Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2934135Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=552599675Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6286?

How severe is CVE-2020-6286?

CVE-2020-6286 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 28.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6286?

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