How severe is CVE-2020-6234?

CVE-2020-6234 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-2020-6234 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6234?

CVE-2020-6234 affects Sap Host Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6234?

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-2020-6234 published?

CVE-2020-6234 was published on 2020-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6234

CVE-2020-6234 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Host Agent 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Host Agent
Published: 2020-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Host Agent, version 7.21, allows an attacker with admin privileges to use the operation framework to gain root privileges over the underlying operating system, leading to Privilege Escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6234?: SAP Host Agent, version 7.21, allows an attacker with admin privileges to use the operation framework to gain root privileges over the underlying operating system, leading to Privilege Escalation.
How severe is CVE-2020-6234?: CVE-2020-6234 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-2020-6234 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6234?: CVE-2020-6234 affects Sap Host Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6234?: 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-2020-6234 published?: CVE-2020-6234 was published on 2020-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:host_agent:7.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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