How severe is CVE-2020-6284?

CVE-2020-6284 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-6284 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6284?

CVE-2020-6284 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Knowledge Management. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6284?

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-2020-6284 published?

CVE-2020-6284 was published on 2020-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6284

CVE-2020-6284 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Knowledge Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
CVSS v2: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Knowledge Management
Published: 2020-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP NetWeaver (Knowledge Management), versions - 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, allows the automatic execution of script content in a stored file due to inadequate filtering with the accessing user's privileges. If the accessing user has administrative privileges, then the execution of the script content could result in complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity and availability, leading to Stored Cross Site Scripting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6284?: SAP NetWeaver (Knowledge Management), versions - 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, allows the automatic execution of script content in a stored file due to inadequate filtering with the accessing user's privileges. If the accessing user has administrative privileges, then the execution of the script content could result in complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity and availability, leading to Stored Cross Site Scripting.
How severe is CVE-2020-6284?: CVE-2020-6284 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6284 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6284?: CVE-2020-6284 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Knowledge Management. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6284?: 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-2020-6284 published?: CVE-2020-6284 was published on 2020-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_knowledge_management:7.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_knowledge_management:7.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_knowledge_management:7.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_knowledge_management:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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