How severe is CVE-2020-6295?

CVE-2020-6295 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-6295 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6295?

CVE-2020-6295 affects Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6295?

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-2020-6295 published?

CVE-2020-6295 was published on 2020-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6295

CVE-2020-6295 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise
Published: 2020-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Under certain conditions the SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise, version 16.0, allows an attacker to access encrypted sensitive and confidential information through publicly readable installation log files leading to a compromise of the installed Cockpit. This compromise could enable the attacker to view, modify and/or make unavailable any data associated with the Cockpit, leading to Information Disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6295?: Under certain conditions the SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise, version 16.0, allows an attacker to access encrypted sensitive and confidential information through publicly readable installation log files leading to a compromise of the installed Cockpit. This compromise could enable the attacker to view, modify and/or make unavailable any data associated with the Cockpit, leading to Information Disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2020-6295?: CVE-2020-6295 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6295 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6295?: CVE-2020-6295 affects Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6295?: 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-2020-6295 published?: CVE-2020-6295 was published on 2020-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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