CVE-2026-85963
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Unauthenticated Request Forgery 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 include deprecated OpsDirector functionality with weaknesses that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to make unauthorized requests to internal services or forge trusted requests, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to protected information.

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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-2026-85963
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97555

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-918 The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.
CWE-321 The product uses a hard-coded, unchangeable cryptographic key.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects Progress MarkLogic Server versions before 12.1.0 and 11.3.7. It involves deprecated OpsDirector functionality that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to make unauthorized requests to internal services or forge trusted requests. This could lead to unauthorized access to protected information.

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. Review network traffic for unauthorized requests to internal services or forged trusted requests. Inspect logs for suspicious activity related to OpsDirector functionality.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive data without authentication. This may result in data breaches, loss of confidential information, or unauthorized system access. The impact depends on the server's configuration and the data it handles.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's security rules. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage for organizations handling regulated data.

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 deprecated OpsDirector functionality.

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