CVE-2020-6317

Name: CVE-2020-6317
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-30T19:15:12.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.5/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6317 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In certain situations, an attacker with regular user credentials and local access to an ASE cockpit installation can access sensitive information which appears in the installation log files. This information although sensitive is of limited utility and cannot be used to further access, modify or render unavailable any other information in the cockpit or system. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In certain situations, an attacker with regular user credentials and local access to an ASE cockpit installation can access sensitive information which appears in the installation log files. This information although sensitive is of limited utility and cannot be used to further access, modify or render unavailable any other information in the cockpit or system. This affects SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise, Versions - 15.7, 16.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise	15.7
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise	16.0

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2953203Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=557449700Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2953203Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=557449700Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 30, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6317?

How severe is CVE-2020-6317?

CVE-2020-6317 has a CVSS score of 3.5/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6317?

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-2020-6317?

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Source: NVD / NIST