CVE-2026-85962
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Improper Authentication 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 improper authentication vulnerability in SAML processing. In deployments that use SAML authentication, an unauthenticated remote attacker could cause the affected server to accept an assertion that should be rejected, potentially resulting in unauthorized access.

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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
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-85962
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97676

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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-347 The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.
CWE-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper authentication issue in Progress MarkLogic Server versions before 12.1.0 and 11.3.7. It specifically affects SAML processing, allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the server.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if your MarkLogic Server version is 12.x before 12.1.0 or 11.x before 11.3.7. Verify SAML authentication settings and logs for improper assertion handling. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

If you use MarkLogic Server with SAML authentication, an attacker could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to your system. This may lead to data breaches, unauthorized modifications, or other malicious activities depending on the server's configuration and data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Unauthorized access risks data breaches, potentially resulting in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

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. Disable SAML authentication if not required.

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