How severe is CVE-2020-6248?

CVE-2020-6248 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-2020-6248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6248?

CVE-2020-6248 affects Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise Backup Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6248?

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-2020-6248 published?

CVE-2020-6248 was published on 2020-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6248

CVE-2020-6248 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise Backup Server 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: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise Backup Server
Published: 2020-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (Backup Server), version 16.0, does not perform the necessary validation checks for an authenticated user while executing DUMP or LOAD command allowing arbitrary code execution or Code Injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6248?: SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (Backup Server), version 16.0, does not perform the necessary validation checks for an authenticated user while executing DUMP or LOAD command allowing arbitrary code execution or Code Injection.
How severe is CVE-2020-6248?: CVE-2020-6248 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-2020-6248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6248?: CVE-2020-6248 affects Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise Backup Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6248?: 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-2020-6248 published?: CVE-2020-6248 was published on 2020-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:adaptive_server_enterprise_backup_server:16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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