CVE-2025-48709
CVE-2025-48709 is a low-severity vulnerability in Bmc Control-m/server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
- CVSS v4: 4.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-23950
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: Bmc Control-m/server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
BMC Control-M/Server 9.0.21.300 displays cleartext database credentials in process lists and logs. An authenticated attacker with shell access could observe these credentials and use them to log in to the database server. For example, when Control-M/Server on Windows has a database connection on, it runs 'DBUStatus.exe' frequently, which then calls 'dbu_connection_details.vbs' with the username, password, database hostname, and port written in cleartext, which can be seen in event and process logs in two separate locations. Fixed in PACTV.9.0.21.307.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48709?
- BMC Control-M/Server 9.0.21.300 displays cleartext database credentials in process lists and logs. An authenticated attacker with shell access could observe these credentials and use them to log in to the database server. For example, when Control-M/Server on Windows has a database connection on, it runs 'DBUStatus.exe' frequently, which then calls 'dbu_connection_details.vbs' with the username, password, database hostname, and port written in cleartext, which can be seen in event and process logs in two separate locations. Fixed in PACTV.9.0.21.307.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48709?
- CVE-2025-48709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-48709 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-48709?
- CVE-2025-48709 affects Bmc Control-m/server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-48709?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-48709 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-48709 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23950.
- When was CVE-2025-48709 published?
- CVE-2025-48709 was published on 2025-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bmc:control-m\/server:9.0.21.300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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