CVE-2026-10540: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7fxm-rp47-f3xm
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CVSS 5.6
CWE-328
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-10540 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.6) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-328: Use of Weak Hash) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product uses an algorithm that produces a digest (output value) that does not meet security expectations for a hash function that allows an adversary to reasonably determine the original input (preimage attack), find another input that can produce the same hash (2nd preimage attack), or find multiple inputs that evaluate to the same hash (birthday attack).. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-10540 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-10540
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7fxm-rp47-f3xm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.6
CWE Classification CWE-328: Use of Weak Hash
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.6

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2026-10540

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-10540, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-328: Use of Weak Hash, where the product uses an algorithm that produces a digest (output value) that does not meet security expectations for a hash function that allows an adversary to reasonably determine the original input (preimage attack), find another input that can produce the same hash (2nd preimage attack), or find multiple inputs that evaluate to the same hash (birthday attack). In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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

References

NVD — CVE-2026-10540 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-10540
bmcapps.my.site.com/casemgmt/sc_knowled... WEB
https://bmcapps.my.site.com/casemgmt/sc_KnowledgeArticle?sfdcid=kA3cx000000GFeDCAW&type=Solution

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-10540?
CVE-2026-10540 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-328: Use of Weak Hash.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-10540?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-10540?
CVE-2026-10540 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.6 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-10540?
CVE-2026-10540 is classified under CWE-328: Use of Weak Hash (The product uses an algorithm that produces a digest (output value) that does not meet security expectations for a hash function that allows an adversary to reasonably determine the original input (preimage attack), find another input that can produce the same hash (2nd preimage attack), or find multiple inputs that evaluate to the same hash (birthday attack).).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-10540?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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