How severe is CVE-2020-6242?

CVE-2020-6242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-6242 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-2020-6242?

CVE-2020-6242 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6242?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-6242 published?

CVE-2020-6242 was published on 2020-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6242

CVE-2020-6242 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform
Published: 2020-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (Live Data Connect), versions 1.0, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, allows an attacker to logon on the Central Management Console without password in case of the BIPRWS application server was not protected with some specific certificate, leading to Missing Authentication Check.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6242?: SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (Live Data Connect), versions 1.0, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, allows an attacker to logon on the Central Management Console without password in case of the BIPRWS application server was not protected with some specific certificate, leading to Missing Authentication Check.
How severe is CVE-2020-6242?: CVE-2020-6242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6242 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-2020-6242?: CVE-2020-6242 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-6242 published?: CVE-2020-6242 was published on 2020-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence_platform:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence_platform:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence_platform:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence_platform:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence_platform:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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