CVE-2026-85953
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Privileged File Access 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 privileged legacy InfoStudio modules that do not sufficiently validate user-controlled file paths and user-context values. Exploitation could result in unauthorized access to server files or execution under an unintended identity.

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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-2026-85953
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97515

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-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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 affects Progress MarkLogic Server versions before 12.1.0 and 11.3.7. It involves privileged legacy InfoStudio modules that fail to properly validate user-controlled file paths and user-context values. Attackers could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to server files or execute actions under a different user identity than intended.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could read sensitive files on the server, modify or delete data, or perform actions with elevated privileges. This could lead to data breaches, system compromise, or disruption of services if exploited.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Progress MarkLogic Server to version 12.1.0 or later for 12.x releases, or to version 11.3.7 or later for 11.x releases to address the vulnerable legacy InfoStudio modules.

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