Is CVE-2020-6287 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-6287 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-6287 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-6287 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-6287?

CVE-2020-6287 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2020-6287

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:94.36%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

SAP NetWeaver Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java Platforms contain a critical missing authentication vulnerability. This allows unauthenticated attackers to perform configuration tasks and create administrative users. The high EPSS score of 0.94362 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, and it is confirmed to be actively exploited as per CISA's KEV catalog.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. The lack of authentication allows for remote, unauthenticated access to critical functions.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches for SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java Platforms to address the missing authentication vulnerability. Review and enforce strong authentication mechanisms for all administrative functions.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-6287 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-2020-6287 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.