PatchTheCVECVE-2025-55116: A buffer overflow in the Control-M/Agent can lead to a local privilege escalation when an attacker has access
CVE-2025-55116 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting control-m\/agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A buffer overflow in the Control-M/Agent can lead to a local privilege escalation when an attacker has access to the system running the Agent. This vulnerability impacts the out-of-support Control-M/Agent versions 9.0.18 to 9.0.20 and potentially earlier unsupported versions.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 94%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-121 |
| Published | 2025-09-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-55116?
control-m\/agent: upgrade to 9.0.20.100. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-55116 being exploited?
CVE-2025-55116 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-55116 affect?
CVE-2025-55116 affects control-m\/agent. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A buffer overflow in the Control-M/Agent can lead to a local privilege escalation when an attacker has access to the system running the Agent. This vulnerability impacts the out-of-support Control-M/Agent versions 9.0.18 to 9.0.20 and pote
How urgent is CVE-2025-55116?
Priority 32/100. High severity
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