How severe is CVE-2020-6227?

CVE-2020-6227 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-6227 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-2020-6227?

CVE-2020-6227 affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6227?

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-2020-6227 published?

CVE-2020-6227 was published on 2020-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6227

CVE-2020-6227 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform
Published: 2020-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (CMS / Auditing issues), version 4.2, allows attacker to send specially crafted GIOP packets to several services due to Improper Input Validation, allowing to forge additional entries in GLF log files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6227?: SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (CMS / Auditing issues), version 4.2, allows attacker to send specially crafted GIOP packets to several services due to Improper Input Validation, allowing to forge additional entries in GLF log files.
How severe is CVE-2020-6227?: CVE-2020-6227 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-6227 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-2020-6227?: CVE-2020-6227 affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6227?: 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-2020-6227 published?: CVE-2020-6227 was published on 2020-04-14 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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