CVE-2020-6287

Known Exploited

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.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 94.39% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory sap.com Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: SAP SE SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=552599675 vendor advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2934135 permissions required vendor advisory
https://www.onapsis.com/recon-sap-cyber-security-vulnerability third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Apr/6 third party advisory mailing list
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162085/SAP-JAVA-Configuration-Task-Execution.html vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6287?
CVE-2020-6287 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-6287?
To fix CVE-2020-6287, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-6287 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2020-6287 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~94% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-6287?
CVE-2020-6287 affects SAP SE SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard).
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