CVE-2025-48709
BMC Control-M/Server cleartext database credentials in process lists and logs
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 7, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 1, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 |
Solution
- Remove sensitive information from log files.
- Restrict access to DBUStatus.exe and dbu_connection_details.vbs.
- Implement encrypted credential storage.
- Review and secure database connection configurations.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-48709 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
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CVE-2025-48709.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://docs.bmc.com/xwiki/bin/view/Control-M-Orchestration/Control-M/ctm9021/Patches/Control-M-Server-PACTV-9-0-21-307/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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A simple script for detecting secrets in the commandline.
Python
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CVE Modified by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Dec. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description An issue was discovered in BMC Control-M 9.0.21.300. When Control-M Server has a database connection, 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. 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-532 Added CWE CWE-214 Added Reference https://docs.bmc.com/xwiki/bin/view/Control-M-Orchestration/Control-M/ctm9021/Patches/Control-M-Server-PACTV-9-0-21-307/ -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N Removed CWE CWE-532 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-532 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An issue was discovered in BMC Control-M 9.0.21.300. When Control-M Server has a database connection, 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. Added Reference https://bmc.com Added Reference https://docs.bmc.com/xwiki/bin/view/Control-M-Orchestration/Control-M/ctm9021/Patches/Control-M-Server-PACTV-9-0-21-307/