CVE-2020-6318

Name: CVE-2020-6318
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-09T13:15:12.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 5.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6318 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A Remote Code Execution vulnerability exists in the SAP NetWeaver (ABAP Server, up to release 7.40) and ABAP Platform (> release 7.40).Because of this, an attacker can exploit these products via Code Injection, and potentially enabling to take complete control of the products, including viewing, changing, or deleting data by injecting code into the working memory which is subsequently executed by the application. It can also be used to cause a general fault in the product, causing the products to terminate.. EPSS estimates a 5.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability exists in the SAP NetWeaver (ABAP Server, up to release 7.40) and ABAP Platform (> release 7.40).Because of this, an attacker can exploit these products via Code Injection, and potentially enabling to take complete control of the products, including viewing, changing, or deleting data by injecting code into the working memory which is subsequently executed by the application. It can also be used to cause a general fault in the product, causing the products to terminate.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.64%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Abap Platform	700
Sap	Abap Platform	701
Sap	Abap Platform	702
Sap	Abap Platform	710
Sap	Abap Platform	711
Sap	Abap Platform	730
Sap	Abap Platform	731
Sap	Abap Platform	740
Sap	Abap Platform	750
Sap	Abap Platform	751
Sap	Abap Platform	753
Sap	Abap Platform	754
Sap	Abap Platform	755

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167229/SAP-Application-Server-ABAP-ABAP-Platform-Code-Injection-SQL-Injection-Missing-Authorization.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/May/42Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2958563Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=557449700Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167229/SAP-Application-Server-ABAP-ABAP-Platform-Code-Injection-SQL-Injection-Missing-Authorization.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/May/42Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2958563Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=557449700Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6318?

How severe is CVE-2020-6318?

CVE-2020-6318 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6318?

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