How severe is CVE-2020-6256?

CVE-2020-6256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-6256 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6256?

CVE-2020-6256 primarily affects Sap Master Data Governance. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6256?

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

When was CVE-2020-6256 published?

CVE-2020-6256 was published on 2020-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6256

CVE-2020-6256 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Master Data Governance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Sap Master Data Governance
Published: 2020-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Master Data Governance, versions - 748, 749, 750, 751, 752, 800, 801, 802, 803, 804, allows users to display change request details without having required authorizations, due to Missing Authorization Check.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6256?: SAP Master Data Governance, versions - 748, 749, 750, 751, 752, 800, 801, 802, 803, 804, allows users to display change request details without having required authorizations, due to Missing Authorization Check.
How severe is CVE-2020-6256?: CVE-2020-6256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-6256 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6256?: CVE-2020-6256 primarily affects Sap Master Data Governance. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6256?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-6256 published?: CVE-2020-6256 was published on 2020-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:master_data_governance:748:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:master_data_governance:749:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:master_data_governance:750:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:master_data_governance:751:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:master_data_governance:752:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:master_data_governance:800:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:master_data_governance:801:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:master_data_governance:802:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:master_data_governance:803:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:master_data_governance:804:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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