How severe is CVE-2020-6185?

CVE-2020-6185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-6185 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6185?

CVE-2020-6185 primarily affects Sap Netweaver. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6185?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-6185 published?

CVE-2020-6185 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6185

CVE-2020-6185 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sap Netweaver
Published: 2020-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Under certain conditions ABAP Online Community in SAP NetWeaver (SAP_BASIS version 7.40) and SAP S/4HANA (SAP_BASIS versions 7.50, 7.51, 7.52, 7.53, 7.54), allows an authenticated attacker to store a malicious payload which results in Stored Cross Site Scripting vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6185?: Under certain conditions ABAP Online Community in SAP NetWeaver (SAP_BASIS version 7.40) and SAP S/4HANA (SAP_BASIS versions 7.50, 7.51, 7.52, 7.53, 7.54), allows an authenticated attacker to store a malicious payload which results in Stored Cross Site Scripting vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2020-6185?: CVE-2020-6185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-6185 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6185?: CVE-2020-6185 primarily affects Sap Netweaver. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6185?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-6185 published?: CVE-2020-6185 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:s\/4hana:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:s\/4hana:7.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:s\/4hana:7.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:s\/4hana:7.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:s\/4hana:7.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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