SAP NetWeaver - Authentication Bypass (CVE-2020-6287)
213Exploiting IPs reported
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.
CrowdSec 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.
Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2020-6287 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. Data from the CrowdSec community also indicates a gradual decrease in attacks targeting CVE-2020-6287. While still present in the wild, exploitation levels have dropped noticeably week-over-week. This may signal that the vulnerability is becoming less relevant or that defenses are improving fast enough for attackers to lose interest.
Exploitation attempts commonly target URLs containing /ctcwebservice/ctcwebservicebean/configservlet.
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