CVE-2020-6296 Code injection in SAP NetWeaver (ABAP Server) and ABAP Platform

High 8.3 Published 12 Aug 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An attacker can inject code into SAP NetWeaver ABAP Server, allowing them to control application behavior and execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-6296?

CVE-2020-6296 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap, published on 12 Aug 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SAP NetWeaver (ABAP Server) and ABAP Platform, versions - 700, 701, 702, 710, 711, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 753, 755, allows an attacker to inject code that can be executed by the application, leading to Code Injection. An attacker could thereby control the behavior of the application.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-6296?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sap Abap Platform, Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6296?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-6296 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2020-6296 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-6296 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-x7q6-8p3j-gwjm.