CVE-2024-1606

Name: CVE-2024-1606
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-18T10:15:20.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-1606 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Lack of input sanitization in BMC Control-M branches 9.0.20 and 9.0.21 allows logged-in users for manipulation of generated web pages via injection of HTML code. This might lead to a successful phishing attack for example by tricking users into using a hyperlink pointing to a website controlled by an attacker. Fix for 9.0.20 branch was released in version 9.0.20.238. Fix for 9.0.21 branch was released in version 9.0.21.200. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Lack of input sanitization in BMC Control-M branches 9.0.20 and 9.0.21 allows logged-in users for manipulation of generated web pages via injection of HTML code. This might lead to a successful phishing attack for example by tricking users into using a hyperlink pointing to a website controlled by an attacker. Fix for 9.0.20 branch was released in version 9.0.20.238. Fix for 9.0.21 branch was released in version 9.0.21.200.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bmc	Control-M	>= 9.0.20, < 9.0.20.238
Bmc	Control-M	>= 9.0.21, < 9.0.21.201

References

https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/03/CVE-2024-1604Third Party Advisory
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/03/CVE-2024-1604Third Party Advisory
https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/control-m.htmlProduct
https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/03/CVE-2024-1604Third Party Advisory
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/03/CVE-2024-1604Third Party Advisory
https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/control-m.htmlProduct

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1606?

How severe is CVE-2024-1606?

CVE-2024-1606 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1606?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST