How severe is CVE-2020-6187?

CVE-2020-6187 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-6187 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6187?

CVE-2020-6187 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Guided Procedures. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6187?

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

When was CVE-2020-6187 published?

CVE-2020-6187 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6187

CVE-2020-6187 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Guided Procedures with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Guided Procedures
Published: 2020-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP NetWeaver (Guided Procedures), versions 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not sufficiently validate an XML document input from a compromised admin, leading to Denial of Service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6187?: SAP NetWeaver (Guided Procedures), versions 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not sufficiently validate an XML document input from a compromised admin, leading to Denial of Service.
How severe is CVE-2020-6187?: CVE-2020-6187 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6187 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6187?: CVE-2020-6187 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Guided Procedures. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6187?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-6187 published?: CVE-2020-6187 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_guided_procedures:7.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_guided_procedures:7.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_guided_procedures:7.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_guided_procedures:7.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_guided_procedures:7.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_guided_procedures:7.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_guided_procedures:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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