{"id":64032,"date":"2025-08-13T19:10:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T19:10:09","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-26T14:05:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T20:05:12","slug":"cve-2025-48709-clear-text-password-exposure-in-bmc-control-m-database-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-48709-clear-text-password-exposure-in-bmc-control-m-database-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-48709: Clear Text Password Exposure in BMC Control-M Database Connection<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unveiled recently, a severe vulnerability, CVE-2025-48709, has been discovered in the BMC Control-M version 9.0.21.300. This issue is particularly concerning because it potentially exposes sensitive user data, including clear text passwords, when Control-M Server establishes a database connection. Given that this could lead to system<\/a> compromise or data leakage, it is of utmost importance that system administrators and cybersecurity personnel take immediate action to mitigate this risk.
\nThis vulnerability is of particular concern to organizations<\/a> utilizing BMC Control-M for their workload automation needs. The vulnerability’s severity<\/a> is underscored by its high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating that it poses a critical risk that demands immediate attention.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-48709
\nSeverity: Critical (9.8)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise<\/a> or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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