SAP NetWeaver - Authentication Bypass (CVE-2020-6287)
Description
SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard), versions - 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not perform an authentication check which allows an attacker without prior authentication to execute configuration tasks to perform critical actions against the SAP Java system, including the ability to create an administrative user, and therefore compromising Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of the system, leading to Missing Authentication Check.
psychologyCrowdSec Analysis
CVE-2020-6287 is a critical vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (LM Configuration Wizard) that enables attackers to execute configuration tasks and potentially compromise entire SAP Java systems without prior authentication.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 22nd of May 2025.
CrowdSec network observations suggest that most exploitation of CVE-2020-6287 involves focused reconnaissance to identify viable targets. Attackers typically tailor their campaigns based on system exposure and configuration. It is unlikely that a given attack is accidental. CrowdSec network telemetry also shows that exploitation of CVE-2020-6287 has significantly declined over the past week. Attack volumes are well below the long-term average, suggesting attackers are rapidly losing interest. The vulnerability appears to be falling out of active use across most threat landscapes.
Exploitation attempts commonly target URLs containing /ctcwebservice/ctcwebservicebean/configservlet.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CVE Published | 2020-07-14 |
| CISA KEV | 2021-11-03 |
| CISA Remediation Deadline | 2022-05-03 |
| Rule Released | 2025-05-22 |
| CrowdSec First Seen | 2025-05-23 |