How severe is CVE-2020-6259?

CVE-2020-6259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-6259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6259?

CVE-2020-6259 primarily affects Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6259?

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

When was CVE-2020-6259 published?

CVE-2020-6259 was published on 2020-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6259

CVE-2020-6259 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise
Published: 2020-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Under certain conditions SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise, versions 15.7, 16.0, allows an attacker to access information which would otherwise be restricted leading to Missing Authorization Check.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6259?: Under certain conditions SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise, versions 15.7, 16.0, allows an attacker to access information which would otherwise be restricted leading to Missing Authorization Check.
How severe is CVE-2020-6259?: CVE-2020-6259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-6259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6259?: CVE-2020-6259 primarily affects Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-6259 published?: CVE-2020-6259 was published on 2020-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:adaptive_server_enterprise:15.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:adaptive_server_enterprise:16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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