CVE-2026-85956
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Progress MarkLogic Server Privilege Escalation in Backup/Restore

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 allow a remote attacker with delegated database-administrator privileges to perform backup or restore operations on forests outside the authorized database scope, which could result in unauthorized access to or modification of security-critical data.

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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-2026-85956
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97519

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 in Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x before 12.1.0 and 11.x before 11.3.7 allows a remote attacker with delegated database-administrator privileges to perform backup or restore operations on forests outside their authorized database scope. This could lead to unauthorized access or modification of security-critical data.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to access or alter sensitive data beyond their intended permissions. This may result in data breaches, unauthorized modifications, or loss of data integrity, potentially affecting system confidentiality and availability.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with regulations like GDPR or HIPAA by enabling unauthorized access or modification of protected data. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust due to compromised data integrity and confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade 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 vulnerability.

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