How severe is CVE-2020-6271?

CVE-2020-6271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-6271 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6271?

CVE-2020-6271 affects Sap Solution Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6271?

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-2020-6271 published?

CVE-2020-6271 was published on 2020-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6271

CVE-2020-6271 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Solution Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-91.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-91
Affected product: Sap Solution Manager
Published: 2020-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Solution Manager (Problem Context Manager), version 7.2, does not perform the necessary authentication, allowing an attacker to consume large amounts of memory, causing the system to crash and read restricted data (files visible for technical administration users of the diagnostics agent).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6271?: SAP Solution Manager (Problem Context Manager), version 7.2, does not perform the necessary authentication, allowing an attacker to consume large amounts of memory, causing the system to crash and read restricted data (files visible for technical administration users of the diagnostics agent).
How severe is CVE-2020-6271?: CVE-2020-6271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6271 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6271?: CVE-2020-6271 affects Sap Solution Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6271?: 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-2020-6271 published?: CVE-2020-6271 was published on 2020-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:solution_manager:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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