How severe is CVE-2020-6220?

CVE-2020-6220 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-6220 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6220?

CVE-2020-6220 primarily affects Sap Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6220?

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

When was CVE-2020-6220 published?

CVE-2020-6220 was published on 2022-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6220

CVE-2020-6220 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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 4.7)
CVSS v2: 2.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sap Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform
Published: 2022-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BI Launchpad and CMC in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform, versions 4.1, 4.2, does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Exploit is possible only when the bttoken in victim’s session is active.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6220?: BI Launchpad and CMC in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform, versions 4.1, 4.2, does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Exploit is possible only when the bttoken in victim’s session is active.
How severe is CVE-2020-6220?: CVE-2020-6220 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-6220 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6220?: CVE-2020-6220 primarily affects Sap Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6220?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-6220 published?: CVE-2020-6220 was published on 2022-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_objects_business_intelligence_platform:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_objects_business_intelligence_platform:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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