CVE-2025-55114 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting BMC's Control-M/Agent versions 9.0.18, 9.0.19, and 9.0.20. The core issue arises from an incorrect order of validation for the AUTHORIZED_CTM_IP parameter. Specifically, the Control-M/Agent performs the SSL/TLS handshake before validating whether the connecting Control-M/Server IP address is authorized. This flawed sequence allows the agent to engage in resource-intensive SSL/TLS handshakes with potentially unauthorized or malicious clients. Under certain non-default conditions, this vulnerability can be exploited in conjunction with other SSL/TLS implementation flaws (such as CVE-2025-55117 or CVE-2025-55118) to compromise the security of the Control-M/Agent. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-696, which relates to incorrect behavior order, indicating a logic flaw in the validation process. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, reflecting a medium severity level, with no authentication or user interaction required, and network attack vector. The vulnerability could lead to resource exhaustion or enable exploitation of SSL/TLS weaknesses before IP validation, potentially allowing denial of service or man-in-the-middle style attacks if combined with other vulnerabilities. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no official patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability affects a critical component in enterprise workload automation and job scheduling environments, which are often integral to business operations and data processing pipelines.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-55114 can be significant, particularly for those relying on BMC Control-M for workload automation and job scheduling across critical infrastructure, financial services, manufacturing, and public sector operations. Exploitation could lead to denial of service conditions by exhausting resources on Control-M/Agent servers, disrupting automated workflows and potentially causing operational downtime. Additionally, if combined with other SSL/TLS vulnerabilities, attackers might intercept or manipulate communications, risking confidentiality and integrity of sensitive job scheduling data. This could affect compliance with EU data protection regulations such as GDPR if personal or sensitive data is involved. The disruption of automated processes could also impact supply chains and service delivery, leading to financial losses and reputational damage. Given the network-based attack vector and lack of required authentication, the vulnerability could be exploited remotely, increasing risk for organizations with exposed Control-M/Agent endpoints.

European organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Immediately inventory and identify all Control-M/Agent instances running affected versions (9.0.18, 9.0.19, 9.0.20). 2) Monitor BMC communications for official patches or updates addressing CVE-2025-55114 and apply them promptly once available. 3) As a temporary workaround, restrict network access to Control-M/Agent endpoints by implementing strict firewall rules or network segmentation to allow only trusted Control-M/Server IP addresses, minimizing exposure to unauthorized connections. 4) Enable and review detailed logging on Control-M/Agent to detect unusual SSL/TLS handshake attempts or resource usage spikes that may indicate exploitation attempts. 5) Conduct regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests focusing on SSL/TLS configurations and Control-M/Agent endpoints to identify potential weaknesses. 6) Coordinate with network security teams to monitor for anomalous traffic patterns that could signal exploitation attempts. 7) Educate operational teams about the vulnerability and ensure incident response plans include scenarios involving Control-M/Agent disruptions. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on network-level controls, monitoring, and operational preparedness tailored to the specific vulnerability characteristics.