CVE-2020-6287

Name: CVE-2020-6287
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-14T13:15:13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 10/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 94.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6287 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard), versions - 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not perform an authentication check which allows an attacker without prior authentication to execute configuration tasks to perform critical actions against the SAP Java system, including the ability to create an administrative user, and therefore compromising Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of the system, leading to Missing Authentication Check.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 94.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard), versions - 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not perform an authentication check which allows an attacker without prior authentication to execute configuration tasks to perform critical actions against the SAP Java system, including the ability to create an administrative user, and therefore compromising Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of the system, leading to Missing Authentication Check.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

10/10

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

EPSS Probability

94.72%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

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

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162085/SAP-JAVA-Configuration-Task-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Apr/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2934135Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=552599675Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://www.onapsis.com/recon-sap-cyber-security-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162085/SAP-JAVA-Configuration-Task-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Apr/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2934135Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=552599675Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://www.onapsis.com/recon-sap-cyber-security-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-6287US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6287?

How severe is CVE-2020-6287?

CVE-2020-6287 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 94.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6287?

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