CVE-2020-6366

Name: CVE-2020-6366
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-20T14:15:14.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6366 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP NetWeaver (Compare Systems) versions - 7.20, 7.30, 7.40, 7.50, does not sufficiently validate uploaded XML documents. An attacker with administrative privileges can retrieve arbitrary files including files on OS level from the server and/or can execute a denial-of-service.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP NetWeaver (Compare Systems) versions - 7.20, 7.30, 7.40, 7.50, does not sufficiently validate uploaded XML documents. An attacker with administrative privileges can retrieve arbitrary files including files on OS level from the server and/or can execute a denial-of-service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver Compare Systems	7.20
Sap	Netweaver Compare Systems	7.30
Sap	Netweaver Compare Systems	7.31
Sap	Netweaver Compare Systems	7.40
Sap	Netweaver Compare Systems	7.50

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2969457Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=558632196Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2969457Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=558632196Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6366?

How severe is CVE-2020-6366?

CVE-2020-6366 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6366?

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