CVE-2020-6299

Name: CVE-2020-6299
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-12T14:15:14.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6299 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP NetWeaver (ABAP Server) and ABAP Platform, versions - 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, allows a business user to access the list of users in the given system using value help, leading to Information Disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP NetWeaver (ABAP Server) and ABAP Platform, versions - 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, allows a business user to access the list of users in the given system using value help, leading to Information Disclosure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Abap Platform	740
Sap	Abap Platform	750
Sap	Abap Platform	751
Sap	Abap Platform	753
Sap	Abap Platform	754
Sap	Abap Platform	755
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	740
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	750
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	751
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	753
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	754
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	755

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2941510Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=552603345Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2941510Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=552603345Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6299?

How severe is CVE-2020-6299?

CVE-2020-6299 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6299?

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-2020-6299?

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Source: NVD / NIST