CVE-2026-85950

HIGH8.4

Published 2026-10-12 · Source security@progress.com

Description

Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 contain an authorization flaw that could allow a remote attacker with administrative privileges to access authentication material associated with higher-privileged users, potentially resulting in unauthorized administrative access.

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

CWE-269

References

https://community.progress.com/s/article/Marklogic-Critical-Security-Alert-Bulletin-October-2026

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