CVE-2020-6260Network attack vector

Trace-data integrity compromise via incomplete XML validation

Published Jun 10, 2020 · Updated Aug 4, 2024

Improper input validation in SAP Solution Manager Trace Analysis before 7.20 allows attackers to inject superfluous data into displayed trace results. The trace-analysis XML parser accepts unvalidated elements or content and renders data that are not present in the underlying transaction, impairing trace integrity and readability. The record describes an unauthenticated network-reachable attack, but does not report code execution or direct system compromise.

CVSS severity6.5
Medium
EPSS probability0.78%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper input validation in SAP Solution Manager Trace Analysis before 7.20 allows attackers to inject superfluous data into displayed trace results. The trace-analysis XML parser accepts unvalidated elements or content and renders data that are not present in the underlying transaction, impairing trace integrity and readability. The record describes an unauthenticated network-reachable attack, but does not report code execution or direct system compromise.

The record

CVE
CVE-2020-6260
Published
Jun 10, 2020
Updated
Aug 4, 2024
Vendor
SAP SE
Product
SAP Solution Manager
Classifications
CWE-20, CWE-116
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 10, 2020CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 4, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=< 7.20

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

SAP SE · SAP Solution Managerversion=< 7.20

Published CVSS scores

5.3NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
6.5SAP SECVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-20Improper Input Validation
CWE-116Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output

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