CVE-2020-6286SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard) Path Traversal
The insufficient input path validation of certain parameter in the web service of SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard), versions - 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit a method to download zip files to a specific directory, leading to…
Published Jul 14, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-6286 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting Netweaver Application Server Java (Sap), SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Jun 12, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
28%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
44/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jun 12, 2026
2159 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The insufficient input path validation of certain parameter in the web service of SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard), versions - 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit a method to download zip files to a specific directory, leading to Path Traversal.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 12, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 12, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Netweaver Application Server JavaSap | 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50 | n/a |
| SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard) | < 7.30 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 14, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 12, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisorylaunchpad.support.sap.com
- advisorywiki.scn.sap.com · viewpage.action
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The insufficient input path validation of certain parameter in the web service of SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard), versions - 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit a method to download zip files to a specific directory, leading to Path Traversal.
Affected: Netweaver Application Server Java (Sap) versions 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50; SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard) versions < 7.30. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Jun 12, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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