CVE-2026-85947
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Authorization Bypass in Progress MarkLogic Server

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: Progress Software Corporation

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.

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Published
2026-10-12
Last Modified
2026-10-12
Generated
2026-10-12
AI Q&A
2026-10-12
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-85947
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97505

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Progress Software Corporation MarkLogic Server 11.0.0
Progress Software Corporation MarkLogic Server 12.0.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an authorization flaw in Progress MarkLogic Server versions before 12.1.0 and 11.3.7. It allows a remote attacker with forest-management privileges to create an unauthorized administrator account, giving them full administrative control over the server.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain complete unauthorized administrative access to the MarkLogic Server. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized modifications, service disruption, or further network compromise.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Progress MarkLogic Server to version 12.1.0 or later if using 12.x, or to 11.3.7 or later if using 11.x. This addresses the authorization flaw in forest-management operations.

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