How severe is CVE-2020-6202?

CVE-2020-6202 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-6202 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6202?

CVE-2020-6202 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6202?

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-2020-6202 published?

CVE-2020-6202 was published on 2020-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6202

CVE-2020-6202 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Java with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server Java
Published: 2020-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java (User Management Engine), versions- 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50; does not sufficiently validate the LDAP data source configuration XML document accepted from an untrusted source, leading to Missing XML Validation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6202?: SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java (User Management Engine), versions- 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50; does not sufficiently validate the LDAP data source configuration XML document accepted from an untrusted source, leading to Missing XML Validation.
How severe is CVE-2020-6202?: CVE-2020-6202 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6202 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6202?: CVE-2020-6202 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6202?: 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-2020-6202 published?: CVE-2020-6202 was published on 2020-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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

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