How severe is CVE-2020-6296?

CVE-2020-6296 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-6296 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6296?

CVE-2020-6296 primarily affects Sap Abap Platform. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6296?

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-2020-6296 published?

CVE-2020-6296 was published on 2020-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6296

CVE-2020-6296 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Abap Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Abap Platform
Published: 2020-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP NetWeaver (ABAP Server) and ABAP Platform, versions - 700, 701, 702, 710, 711, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 753, 755, allows an attacker to inject code that can be executed by the application, leading to Code Injection. An attacker could thereby control the behavior of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6296?: SAP NetWeaver (ABAP Server) and ABAP Platform, versions - 700, 701, 702, 710, 711, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 753, 755, allows an attacker to inject code that can be executed by the application, leading to Code Injection. An attacker could thereby control the behavior of the application.
How severe is CVE-2020-6296?: CVE-2020-6296 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6296 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6296?: CVE-2020-6296 primarily affects Sap Abap Platform. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6296?: 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-2020-6296 published?: CVE-2020-6296 was published on 2020-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:7.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:700:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:701:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:702:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:710:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:711:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:740:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:750:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:751:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:753:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:755:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:700:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:701:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:702:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:710:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:711:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:731:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:740:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:750:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:751:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:753:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:755:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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