How severe is CVE-2020-6189?

CVE-2020-6189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-6189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6189?

CVE-2020-6189 affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6189?

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

When was CVE-2020-6189 published?

CVE-2020-6189 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6189

CVE-2020-6189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-209.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform
Published: 2020-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain settings page(s) in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC), version 4.2, generates error messages that can give enterprise private-network related information which would otherwise be restricted leading to Information Disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6189?: Certain settings page(s) in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC), version 4.2, generates error messages that can give enterprise private-network related information which would otherwise be restricted leading to Information Disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2020-6189?: CVE-2020-6189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-6189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6189?: CVE-2020-6189 affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-6189 published?: CVE-2020-6189 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence_platform:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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