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CVE-2020-6177

4.3 · MEDIUM

SAP Mobile Platform, version 3.0, does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source which could lead to partial denial of service.

Published Feb 12, 2020CWE-20EPSS 0.85%

Overview

CVE-2020-6177 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 12, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

SAP Mobile Platform, version 3.0, does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source which could lead to partial denial of service. Since SAP Mobile Platform does not allow External-Entity resolving, there is no issue of leaking content of files on the server.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6177?

CVE-2020-6177 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 12, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2020-6177?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-6177?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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