CVE-2020-6287: SAP NetWeaver Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2020
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Updated

SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard), versions - 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not perform an authentication check which allows an attacker without prior authentication to execute configuration tasks to perform critical actions against the SAP Java system, including the ability to create an administrative user, and therefore compromising Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of the system, leading to Missing Authentication Check.

Other sources

SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java Platforms contains a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability allowing unauthenticated access to execute configuration tasks and create administrative users.

CISA

Affected Software

5 affected components
SAP NetWeaver
SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java=7.30
SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java=7.31
SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java=7.40
SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java=7.50

Event History

Jul 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this SAP NetWeaver vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-6287.

2

What is the title of this SAP NetWeaver vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is SAP NetWeaver Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6287?

The severity of CVE-2020-6287 is critical.

4

Which versions of SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA are affected by this vulnerability?

SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA versions 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, and 7.50 are affected by this vulnerability.

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How does this vulnerability impact the SAP Java system?

This vulnerability allows an attacker without prior authentication to execute configuration tasks and perform critical actions against the SAP Java system, including the ability to create a...

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