CVE-2026-10538: CWE-502 Deserialization of untrusted data in BMC Control-M/Enterprise Manager
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-502) affects BMC Control-M/Enterprise Manager version 9.0.20, where the messaging consumer functionality deserializes user-controlled data without sufficient restrictions on allowed object types. This flaw may enable an authenticated attacker to cause unintended server-side behavior by submitting crafted serialized content. The issue exists in an out-of-support version, and no vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to trigger unintended behavior on the server by sending crafted serialized data. This could potentially lead to compromise of the affected system's integrity or availability. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.9 (high severity), reflecting the network attack vector, high complexity, and significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the affected version is out of support and no official fix or workaround is provided, organizations should consider upgrading to a supported version if available or restrict access to the affected system to trusted users only. Monitor vendor communications for any future patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-10538: CWE-502 Deserialization of untrusted data in BMC Control-M/Enterprise Manager
Description
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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.9high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-502) affects BMC Control-M/Enterprise Manager version 9.0.20, where the messaging consumer functionality deserializes user-controlled data without sufficient restrictions on allowed object types. This flaw may enable an authenticated attacker to cause unintended server-side behavior by submitting crafted serialized content. The issue exists in an out-of-support version, and no vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to trigger unintended behavior on the server by sending crafted serialized data. This could potentially lead to compromise of the affected system's integrity or availability. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.9 (high severity), reflecting the network attack vector, high complexity, and significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the affected version is out of support and no official fix or workaround is provided, organizations should consider upgrading to a supported version if available or restrict access to the affected system to trusted users only. Monitor vendor communications for any future patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- airbus
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-01T12:16:09.689Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a44ca9627e9c797192fabc5
Added to database: 07/01/2026, 08:06:46 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 08:22:31 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 21:36:23 UTC
Views: 41
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