Deserialization of Untrusted DataWeakness · CWE-502

CVE-2026-10538

HIGH · 8.0 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-07-01
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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86/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable Zero-click 8 weeks old

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Messaging consumer functionality allows deserialization of user-controlled data without sufficient restriction of allowed object types in the out of support Control-M/Server and Control-M/Enterprise Manager versions 9.0.20.x and potentially earlier. This issue may allow an authenticated attacker to trigger unintended server-side behavior through crafted serialized content.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

The vulnerability exists in the messaging consumer functionality of Control-M/Server and Control-M/Enterprise Manager (versions 9.0.20.x and earlier). The application deserializes user-controlled data without restricting which object types can be instantiated, allowing an authenticated attacker to send crafted serialized payloads that could execute arbitrary code or cause unintended server-side behavior.

MitigationSince affected versions are out of support, upgrade to a currently supported Control-M release. If immediate upgrade is not feasible, restrict network access to messaging interfaces and implement serialization allowlist controls at the application or JVM level.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
High
Privileges
High
User interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Verify Control-M version
    Check installed Control-M/Server or Control-M/Enterprise Manager version using version lookup commands, configuration files, or the Control-M version display utility
    Affected if version is 9.0.20.x or earlier
  2. Identify messaging consumer configuration
    Inspect Control-M messaging configuration files and service definitions to locate active consumer endpoints and deserialization handlers
    Affected if messaging consumer functionality is enabled and configured to process incoming serialized data
  3. Confirm authentication enforcement on messaging interfaces
    Review access control settings, authentication configuration, and user permissions for Control-M messaging services
    Affected if messaging interfaces permit authenticated attacker access or have weak authentication controls
  4. Check for serialization allowlist controls
    Inspect JVM system properties, security policy files, or application-level serialization restrictions for configured allowlists or blocklists
    Affected if no serialization allowlist controls are implemented and arbitrary object types can be deserialized
  5. Assess network exposure of messaging services
    Identify listening ports and network bindings for Control-M messaging services, review firewall rules and network segmentation
    Affected if messaging interfaces are accessible from untrusted networks without network-level restrictions

A user is affected if running Control-M version 9.0.20.x or earlier with messaging consumer functionality enabled and accessible to an authenticated attacker without serialization allowlist protections in place.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Since affected versions are out of support, upgrade to a currently supported Control-M release. If immediate upgrade is not feasible, restrict network access to messaging interfaces and implement serialization allowlist controls at the application or JVM level.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

Latest supported Control-M version (contact BMC for current supported releases)

  1. Contact BMC Control-M support to obtain information on currently supported versions
  2. Upgrade Control-M/Server and Control-M/Enterprise Manager to the latest supported version as recommended by BMC
  3. Verify the upgrade resolves the deserialization vulnerability by reviewing release notes or consulting BMC support
  4. Ensure authentication mechanisms are properly configured to limit exposure to authenticated attackers
Caveat Review BMC release notes for the target version for any breaking changes or migration requirements

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation6.0 h
  • Implementation12.0 h
  • Testing6.0 h
  • Review / QA3.0 h
27.0 hours of engineering $4,800
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