What is the severity of CVE-2020-6284?

CVE-2020-6284 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized script execution by users with administrative privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6284?

To fix CVE-2020-6284, ensure you apply the appropriate patches provided by SAP for the affected versions of NetWeaver Knowledge Management.

What versions of SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management are affected by CVE-2020-6284?

CVE-2020-6284 affects SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management versions 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, and 7.50.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-6284?

CVE-2020-6284 is a code injection vulnerability that allows the execution of scripts in stored files.

Can a non-administrative user exploit CVE-2020-6284?

No, CVE-2020-6284 requires the attacker to have administrative privileges to execute the malicious scripts.

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CVE-2020-6284

critical

CWE

12/8/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-6284: XSS

First published: Wed Aug 12 2020(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cna@sap.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management	=7.30
SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management	=7.31
SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management	=7.40
SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management	=7.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6284?
CVE-2020-6284 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized script execution by users with administrative privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6284?
To fix CVE-2020-6284, ensure you apply the appropriate patches provided by SAP for the affected versions of NetWeaver Knowledge Management.
What versions of SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management are affected by CVE-2020-6284?
CVE-2020-6284 affects SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management versions 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, and 7.50.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-6284?
CVE-2020-6284 is a code injection vulnerability that allows the execution of scripts in stored files.
Can a non-administrative user exploit CVE-2020-6284?
No, CVE-2020-6284 requires the attacker to have administrative privileges to execute the malicious scripts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6284?
CVE-2020-6284 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized script execution by users with administrative privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6284?
To fix CVE-2020-6284, ensure you apply the appropriate patches provided by SAP for the affected versions of NetWeaver Knowledge Management.
What versions of SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management are affected by CVE-2020-6284?
CVE-2020-6284 affects SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management versions 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, and 7.50.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-6284?
CVE-2020-6284 is a code injection vulnerability that allows the execution of scripts in stored files.
Can a non-administrative user exploit CVE-2020-6284?
No, CVE-2020-6284 requires the attacker to have administrative privileges to execute the malicious scripts.