How severe is CVE-2020-6186?

CVE-2020-6186 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-6186 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6186?

CVE-2020-6186 affects Sap Host Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6186?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-6186 published?

CVE-2020-6186 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6186

CVE-2020-6186 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Host Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Sap Host Agent
Published: 2020-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Host Agent, version 7.21, allows an attacker to cause a slowdown in processing of username/password-based authentication requests of the SAP Host Agent, leading to Denial of Service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6186?: SAP Host Agent, version 7.21, allows an attacker to cause a slowdown in processing of username/password-based authentication requests of the SAP Host Agent, leading to Denial of Service.
How severe is CVE-2020-6186?: CVE-2020-6186 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6186 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6186?: CVE-2020-6186 affects Sap Host Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6186?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-6186 published?: CVE-2020-6186 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:host_agent:7.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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