CVE-2026-10540: Weak password hash protection in Control-M/Entreprise Manager

Published Jul 1, 2026
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Updated

The Control-M/Enterprise Manager uses weak protections for stored hashes of account passwords, potentially allowing offline password recovery attacks if credential data is obtained by an attacker. This vulnerability affects Control-M/Enterprise Manager unsupported versions 9.0.20.x and potentially earlier unsupported versions

Affected Software

1 affected component
BMC Control-M/Enterprise Manager>=9.0.20.0<=9.0.20.x

Event History

Jul 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-10540?

The severity of CVE-2026-10540 is classified as medium, with a score of 5.6.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-10540?

To fix CVE-2026-10540, upgrade to a supported version of BMC Control-M/Enterprise Manager that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-10540?

CVE-2026-10540 affects unsupported versions of BMC Control-M/Enterprise Manager, specifically version 9.0.20.x.

4

What risks are associated with CVE-2026-10540?

CVE-2026-10540 presents risks of offline password recovery attacks if credential data is compromised.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-10540?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2026-10540; upgrading to a supported version is the recommended action.

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