CVE-2026-85957
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SAML Parser External Entity Processing in MarkLogic Server

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: Progress Software Corporation

Description
Affected Progress MarkLogic Server 11.x releases before 11.3.7 use a SAML parser configuration that can process external DTDs or entities, which could result in unintended network access or information disclosure.

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Published
2026-10-12
Last Modified
2026-10-12
Generated
2026-10-12
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2026-10-12
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-85957
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97679

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Progress Software Corporation MarkLogic Server 11.0.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-611 The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects Progress MarkLogic Server 11.x versions before 11.3.7. The issue is that the SAML parser configuration allows processing of external DTDs or entities, which can lead to unintended network access or information disclosure.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive data or perform network-based attacks. The CVSS score of 7.5 indicates a high severity, meaning significant impact is possible if unpatched.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or disclosure, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Progress MarkLogic Server to version 11.3.7 or later to address the SAML parser configuration issue that allows external DTD or entity processing.

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