CVE-2020-6207
Published: November 3, 2021
Official Description
SAP Solution Manager User Experience Monitoring contains a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability which results in complete compromise of all SMDAgents connected to the Solution Manager.
CISA KEV Advisory
SAP Solution Manager Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
SAP Solution Manager User Experience Monitoring contains a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability which results in complete compromise of all SMDAgents connected to the Solution Manager.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
SAP Solution Manager User Experience Monitoring has a missing authentication vulnerability for a critical function, leading to a complete compromise of all SMDAgents connected to the Solution Manager. The very high EPSS score of 0.94152 indicates a strong likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability. This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The lack of authentication for a critical function allows for widespread compromise of connected agents.
Apply all available patches and updates for SAP Solution Manager. Implement strict network segmentation and access controls to protect the Solution Manager and its connected agents.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-6207 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2020-6207 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-6207 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1