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CVE-2026-85947

Improper privilege management in Progress MarkLogic Server forest operations

Progress Software Corporation MarkLogic Server
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CVSS
9.9Critical
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.35%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 27% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in11.3.7Also 12.1.0CVE List
Published12 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Description

Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 contain an authorization flaw in certain forest-management operations. A remote attacker with forest-management privileges could exploit this flaw to create a persistent unauthorized administrator account, potentially resulting in complete unauthorized administrative control of the server.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 2

  • MarkLogic Serveraffected: 11.0.0 before 11.3.7CVE List
  • MarkLogic Serveraffected: 12.0.0 before 12.1.0CVE List

References 1