CVE-2020-6318: Code Injection

Published Sep 9, 2020
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Updated

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability exists in the SAP NetWeaver (ABAP Server, up to release 7.40) and ABAP Platform (> release 7.40).Because of this, an attacker can exploit these products via Code Injection, and potentially enabling to take complete control of the products, including viewing, changing, or deleting data by injecting code into the working memory which is subsequently executed by the application. It can also be used to cause a general fault in the product, causing the products to terminate.

Affected Software

13 affected components
SAP ABAP Platform=700
SAP ABAP Platform=701
SAP ABAP Platform=702
SAP ABAP Platform=710
SAP ABAP Platform=711
SAP ABAP Platform=730
SAP ABAP Platform=731
SAP ABAP Platform=740
SAP ABAP Platform=750
SAP ABAP Platform=751
SAP ABAP Platform=753
SAP ABAP Platform=754
SAP ABAP Platform=755

Event History

Sep 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this SAP NetWeaver vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this SAP NetWeaver vulnerability is CVE-2020-6318.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-6318?

The severity level of CVE-2020-6318 is critical.

3

Which versions of SAP ABAP Platform are affected by CVE-2020-6318?

SAP ABAP Platform versions 700 to 755 are affected by CVE-2020-6318.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-6318?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-6318 via code injection and potentially take complete control of the affected SAP products.

5

Are there any references or additional information available for CVE-2020-6318?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-6318 in the following references: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167229/SAP-Application-Server-ABAP-ABAP-Platform-Code-Injection-SQL-Injection-Missing-Authorization.html, http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/May/42, and https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2958563.

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