CVE-2020-6234: sap_se sap host agent
CVSS: 7.2v3.0HighModified
Published 14-04-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-6234 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in sap_se sap host agent. EPSS estimates a 3.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
3.56%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-04-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
SAP Host Agent, version 7.21, allows an attacker with admin privileges to use the operation framework to gain root privileges over the underlying operating system, leading to Privilege Escalation.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.2HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
3.56%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
89%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 3.56% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score3.56%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Sap1 product
- host_agent7.21
Sap_se1 product
- sap host agent< 7.21
2 vendors · 2 products
References
4 links- packetstormsecurity.com/files/162084/SAP-Host-Control-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlX Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry